REDS

American Red

#B32134

RGB 179, 33, 52 · HSL 352°, 69%, 42% · CMYK 0, 82, 71, 30

American Red is #B32134 in HEX — rgb(179, 33, 52), hsl(352°, 69%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 71%, 30%).

American Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 69%, 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#B32134

RGB179, 33, 52

HSL352°, 69%, 42%

HSV352°, 82%, 70%

CMYK0, 82, 71, 30

Decimal11739444

CSS RGBrgb(179, 33, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 69%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2086-10

ΔE 1.9 · #B42836

Behr

Stiletto Love P160-7

ΔE 2.3 · #B62032

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 4.4 · #B12D35

Vista Paint

Red Baron K-672

ΔE 4.5 · #BE2535

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 5.2 · #AD2C34

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 5.4 · #B83236

Dulux

Kaitaia NZ10E4

ΔE 5.5 · #AE2B2F

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 5.8 · #C03543

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 7.5 · #B32428

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 8.4 · #C53A4B

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 8.5 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 9.7 · #B8352E

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 9.8 · #AE373F

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.7 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 12 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 17.6 · #A53C49

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

#B32134

#21B5A1

Analogous

#B5217F

#B32134

#B55721

Triadic

#B32134

#35B521

#2135B5

Split-Complementary

#B32134

#21B557

#217FB5

Tetradic

#B32134

#7FB521

#21B5A1

#5721B5

Monochromatic

#34090F

#741522

#B32134

#DD465A

#E98693

Rectangle

#B32134

#B5A121

#21B5A1

#2135B5

Compound

#B32134

#B55721

#21B5A1

#217FB5

Variations

Lighter

#DA374D

#DA7280

#E4B2B9

Darker

#941828

#680E1A

#3D070E

Saturation

#81555B

#B52135

#C61129

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

6.60:1

vs Black

3.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B32134

#7B712D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B32134

#545432

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B32134

#B02E3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

American 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

#C64542

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B32134

Daylight 5500K

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

#B34A66

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.

#269082

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: #B32134;

CSS — background

background-color: #B32134;

CSS Variable

--color-american-red: #B32134;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'american-red': '#B32134' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B32134] text-[#B32134]

SCSS

$american-red: #B32134;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B32134?

#B32134 is American Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B32134 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with American Red?

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

What colors pair well with American Red?

American 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 American Red?

You can download American 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 American Red?

The hex code is #B32134. In RGB it's 179, 33, 52, and in HSL it's 352°, 69%, 42%.

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