REDS

Bright Red

#AD3C44

RGB 173, 60, 68 · HSL 356°, 48%, 46% · CMYK 0, 65, 61, 32

Bright Red is #AD3C44 in HEX — rgb(173, 60, 68), hsl(356°, 48%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 61%, 32%).

Bright Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 48%, 46%. 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#AD3C44

RGB173, 60, 68

HSL356°, 48%, 46%

HSV356°, 65%, 68%

CMYK0, 65, 61, 32

Decimal11353156

CSS RGBrgb(173, 60, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 48%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Ladybug 1322

ΔE 2.1 · #B13F44

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 2.6 · #AF3F42

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 2.9 · #AC3A3E

Behr

Intrigue Red HDC-SM14-10

ΔE 3.6 · #B2464B

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 3.7 · #A43B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 3.8 · #A53B3D

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 4.6 · #A53E46

Sherwin-Williams

Show Stopper SW7588

ΔE 5.1 · #A42E37

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonrose 1103

ΔE 5.4 · #A53F48

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 5.7 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 6.8 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 8 · #942A35

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.7 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.2 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 16.7 · #9B3821

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#AD3C44

#3DAEA6

Analogous

#AE3D7D

#AD3C44

#AE6E3D

Triadic

#AD3C44

#45AE3D

#3D45AE

Split-Complementary

#AD3C44

#3DAE6E

#3D7DAE

Tetradic

#AD3C44

#7DAE3D

#3DAEA6

#6E3DAE

Monochromatic

#3C1518

#75292E

#AD3C44

#CB6C72

#DFA4A8

Rectangle

#AD3C44

#AEA63D

#3DAEA6

#3D45AE

Compound

#AD3C44

#AE6E3D

#3DAEA6

#3D7DAE

Variations

Lighter

#C65C63

#CE8B8F

#DFBFC1

Darker

#8D2F35

#631E23

#3A1114

Saturation

#866467

#AE3D45

#CC1E2A

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

5.99:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AD3C44

#7D7340

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD3C44

#5D5D43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD3C44

#AB424A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bright 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

#C15A4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD3C44

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE5F72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3B8C87

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: #AD3C44;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD3C44;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-red: #AD3C44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-red': '#AD3C44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD3C44] text-[#AD3C44]

SCSS

$bright-red: #AD3C44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD3C44?

#AD3C44 is Bright Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AD3C44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Red?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Red?

Bright 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 Bright Red?

You can download Bright 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 Bright Red?

The hex code is #AD3C44. In RGB it's 173, 60, 68, and in HSL it's 356°, 48%, 46%.

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