REDS

Emperor Cherry Red

#AC2C32

RGB 172, 44, 50 · HSL 357°, 59%, 42% · CMYK 0, 74, 71, 33

Emperor Cherry Red is #AC2C32 in HEX — rgb(172, 44, 50), hsl(357°, 59%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 74%, 71%, 33%).

Emperor Cherry Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 59%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#AC2C32

RGB172, 44, 50

HSL357°, 59%, 42%

HSV357°, 74%, 67%

CMYK0, 74, 71, 33

Decimal11283506

CSS RGBrgb(172, 44, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 59%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ace Of Hearts SB7F6

ΔE 0.9 · #AD2F33

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 1 · #AD2C34

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 1.5 · #B02D33

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 1.8 · #B12D35

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 2.4 · #AC3235

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 2.8 · #B03537

Benjamin Moore

Hot CSP-1155

ΔE 4.1 · #AA3535

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 4.3 · #B9383A

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 6.3 · #AE373F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 6.8 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 7 · #AC3A3E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.5 · #BD413A

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 7.7 · #9B111E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 7.7 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 8.2 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.3 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AC2C32

#2CAAA4

Analogous

#AA2C71

#AC2C32

#AA652C

Triadic

#AC2C32

#32AA2C

#2C32AA

Split-Complementary

#AC2C32

#2CAA65

#2C71AA

Tetradic

#AC2C32

#71AA2C

#2CAAA4

#652CAA

Monochromatic

#310D0E

#6D1C20

#AC2C32

#D25157

#E28D92

Rectangle

#AC2C32

#AAA42C

#2CAAA4

#2C32AA

Compound

#AC2C32

#AA652C

#2CAAA4

#2C71AA

Variations

Lighter

#CE434A

#D37A7E

#E1B6B8

Darker

#8B2126

#611518

#3A0B0D

Saturation

#7E585A

#AA2C32

#C0161E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC2C32

#796F2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC2C32

#555531

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC2C32

#AA343E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Emperor Cherry Red carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#C04E41

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AC2C32

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AE5365

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2D8984

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AC2C32;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC2C32;

CSS Variable

--color-emperor-cherry-red: #AC2C32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emperor-cherry-red': '#AC2C32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC2C32] text-[#AC2C32]

SCSS

$emperor-cherry-red: #AC2C32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC2C32?

#AC2C32 is Emperor Cherry Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC2C32 warm or cool?

Emperor Cherry Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Emperor Cherry Red?

Emperor Cherry Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Emperor Cherry Red?

Emperor Cherry Red pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Emperor Cherry Red?

You can download Emperor Cherry Red on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Emperor Cherry Red?

The hex code is #AC2C32. In RGB it's 172, 44, 50, and in HSL it's 357°, 59%, 42%.

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