REDS

Tartan Red

#B1282A

RGB 177, 40, 42 · HSL 359°, 63%, 43% · CMYK 0, 77, 76, 31

Tartan Red is #B1282A in HEX — rgb(177, 40, 42), hsl(359°, 63%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 77%, 76%, 31%).

Tartan Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 63%, 43%. 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#B1282A

RGB177, 40, 42

HSL359°, 63%, 43%

HSV359°, 77%, 69%

CMYK0, 77, 76, 31

Decimal11610154

CSS RGBrgb(177, 40, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 63%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

True Heart S05G8

ΔE 1.8 · #B12D2C

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 2.1 · #B32428

Behr

Red Tomato 170B-7

ΔE 3.3 · #AE1B27

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 3.6 · #BC3033

Benjamin Moore

Million 2003-10

ΔE 3.8 · #B6342D

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 3.8 · #BD2E32

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 4 · #B8352E

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 4.5 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 4.6 · #B83236

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 5.9 · #B12D35

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 6.9 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.8 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 11.3 · #9B2C2C

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 11.3 · #D24B42

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 12.6 · #AC3A3E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.2 · #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

#B1282A

#29B3B0

Analogous

#B32970

#B1282A

#B36B29

Triadic

#B1282A

#2BB329

#292BB3

Split-Complementary

#B1282A

#29B36B

#2970B3

Tetradic

#B1282A

#70B329

#29B3B0

#6B29B3

Monochromatic

#360C0D

#741A1C

#B1282A

#D75053

#E68F90

Rectangle

#B1282A

#B3B029

#29B3B0

#292BB3

Compound

#B1282A

#B36B29

#29B3B0

#2970B3

Variations

Lighter

#D44144

#D6797B

#E3B6B6

Darker

#921E20

#661314

#3D0A0B

Saturation

#82595A

#B3292B

#C71417

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

6.55:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B1282A

#7C7121

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1282A

#56562A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1282A

#AF303D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tartan 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

#C44B3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1282A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1505F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#2B8F8D

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: #B1282A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1282A;

CSS Variable

--color-tartan-red: #B1282A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tartan-red': '#B1282A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1282A] text-[#B1282A]

SCSS

$tartan-red: #B1282A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1282A?

#B1282A is Tartan Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B1282A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tartan Red?

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

What colors pair well with Tartan Red?

Tartan 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 Tartan Red?

You can download Tartan 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 Tartan Red?

The hex code is #B1282A. In RGB it's 177, 40, 42, and in HSL it's 359°, 63%, 43%.

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