REDS

Carmine Red

#AF504B

RGB 175, 80, 75 · HSL 3°, 40%, 49% · CMYK 0, 54, 57, 31

Carmine Red is #AF504B in HEX — rgb(175, 80, 75), hsl(3°, 40%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 57%, 31%).

Carmine Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 40%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#AF504B

RGB175, 80, 75

HSL3°, 40%, 49%

HSV3°, 57%, 69%

CMYK0, 54, 57, 31

Decimal11489355

CSS RGBrgb(175, 80, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 40%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carmine Red UL110-8

Exact match

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 0.8 · #AD4E49

Valspar

Brick Facade 2002-3A

ΔE 2 · #B25550

Benjamin Moore

Northern CC-94

ΔE 3.2 · #A74D44

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 4.3 · #B64F48

Sherwin-Williams

Enticing Red SW6600

ΔE 4.5 · #B74E4F

PPG

Crushed Tomatoes 13-09

ΔE 4.7 · #A34747

Hallman-Lindsay

Redrock Canyon historic-redrock-canyon

ΔE 4.9 · #A24D47

Dunn-Edwards

BBQ DE5118

ΔE 5.4 · #A35046

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 5.5 · #AF4642

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5.8 · #B44C43

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 6.2 · #B34C53

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.1 · #9A4039

Dulux

Mars Red S06F8

ΔE 7.1 · #A14237

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 9.2 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.6 · #942A35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#AF504B

#4BAAAF

Analogous

#AF4B78

#AF504B

#AF824B

Triadic

#AF504B

#4BAF50

#504BAF

Split-Complementary

#AF504B

#4BAF82

#4B78AF

Tetradic

#AF504B

#78AF4B

#4BAAAF

#824BAF

Monochromatic

#441F1D

#793734

#AF504B

#C8827E

#DFB6B4

Rectangle

#AF504B

#AAAF4B

#4BAAAF

#504BAF

Compound

#AF504B

#AF824B

#4BAAAF

#4B78AF

Variations

Lighter

#C1726D

#CC9996

#DEC6C5

Darker

#8E3E3A

#632A26

#3A1716

Saturation

#8C6F6E

#AF504B

#D42E25

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

5.16:1

vs Black

4.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AF504B

#847B48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF504B

#68684C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF504B

#AD5359

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carmine 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

#C36953

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF504B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B06E78

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.

#468B8E

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: #AF504B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF504B;

CSS Variable

--color-carmine-red: #AF504B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carmine-red': '#AF504B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF504B] text-[#AF504B]

SCSS

$carmine-red: #AF504B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF504B?

#AF504B is Carmine Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF504B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carmine Red?

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

What colors pair well with Carmine Red?

Carmine 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 Carmine Red?

You can download Carmine 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 Carmine Red?

The hex code is #AF504B. In RGB it's 175, 80, 75, and in HSL it's 3°, 40%, 49%.

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