REDS

Red

#B31200

RGB 179, 18, 0 · HSL 6°, 100%, 35% · CMYK 0, 90, 100, 30

Red is #B31200 in HEX — rgb(179, 18, 0), hsl(6°, 100%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 90%, 100%, 30%).

Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 100%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B31200

RGB179, 18, 0

HSL6°, 100%, 35%

HSV6°, 100%, 70%

CMYK0, 90, 100, 30

Decimal11735552

CSS RGBrgb(179, 18, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 100%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 9.8 · #CB2821

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 10 · #BD2E1E

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 11.6 · #CF3D24

Benjamin Moore

Redstone 2009-10

ΔE 13.4 · #D43C2C

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 14.1 · #CF252B

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 15.9 · #D0252F

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 17.2 · #B53B26

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 17.9 · #EB5030

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 18.4 · #D7552A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 18.9 · #B8352E

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 20.7 · #DA5838

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 22.9 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 23.1 · #B83236

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 23.5 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 28.3 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#B31200

#00A1B3

Analogous

#B30047

#B31200

#B36B00

Triadic

#B31200

#00B312

#1200B3

Split-Complementary

#B31200

#00B36B

#0047B3

Tetradic

#B31200

#47B300

#00A1B3

#6B00B3

Monochromatic

#1A0300

#660A00

#B31200

#FF1A00

#FF5E4D

Rectangle

#B31200

#A1B300

#00A1B3

#1200B3

Compound

#B31200

#B36B00

#00A1B3

#0047B3

Variations

Lighter

#F51800

#F05847

#EEA59C

Darker

#8F0E00

#620A00

#390600

Saturation

#74443E

#B31200

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

6.99:1

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B31200

#7B6E00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B31200

#515103

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B31200

#B11F32

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#C63A1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B31200

Daylight 5500K

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

#B33F3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#0F7C89

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: #B31200;

CSS — background

background-color: #B31200;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #B31200;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#B31200' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B31200] text-[#B31200]

SCSS

$red: #B31200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B31200?

#B31200 is Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #B31200 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #B31200. In RGB it's 179, 18, 0, and in HSL it's 6°, 100%, 35%.

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