REDS

Red Contrast

#B33234

RGB 179, 50, 52 · HSL 359°, 56%, 45% · CMYK 0, 72, 71, 30

Red Contrast is #B33234 in HEX — rgb(179, 50, 52), hsl(359°, 56%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 71%, 30%).

Red Contrast pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 56%, 45%. 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#B33234

RGB179, 50, 52

HSL359°, 56%, 45%

HSV359°, 72%, 70%

CMYK0, 72, 71, 30

Decimal11743796

CSS RGBrgb(179, 50, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 56%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

Exact match

Dulux

King Of Hearts SB7F4

ΔE 1.6 · #AE2F30

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 1.8 · #B02D33

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 2 · #B83236

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 2.2 · #B9383A

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 2.5 · #B12D35

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 3.2 · #AD2C34

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2087-10

ΔE 3.5 · #B92E34

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.1 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 5.4 · #B8352E

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 6.8 · #B32428

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 7.5 · #AE373F

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 8 · #AC3A3E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 8.6 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 9.4 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.8 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#B33234

#32B3B1

Analogous

#B33275

#B33234

#B37132

Triadic

#B33234

#35B332

#3235B3

Split-Complementary

#B33234

#32B371

#3275B3

Tetradic

#B33234

#75B332

#32B3B1

#7132B3

Monochromatic

#3C1112

#772223

#B33234

#D26062

#E39C9D

Rectangle

#B33234

#B3B132

#32B3B1

#3235B3

Compound

#B33234

#B37132

#32B3B1

#3275B3

Variations

Lighter

#CE5052

#D38384

#E1BBBB

Darker

#922628

#66181A

#3C0D0E

Saturation

#865F60

#B33235

#CC191C

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

6.14:1

vs Black

3.42:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B33234

#7F742D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B33234

#5A5A34

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B33234

#B13944

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Contrast 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

#C65242

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B33234

Daylight 5500K

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

#B35766

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#33908E

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: #B33234;

CSS — background

background-color: #B33234;

CSS Variable

--color-red-contrast: #B33234;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-contrast': '#B33234' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B33234] text-[#B33234]

SCSS

$red-contrast: #B33234;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B33234?

#B33234 is Red Contrast, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B33234 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Contrast?

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

What colors pair well with Red Contrast?

Red Contrast 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 Contrast?

You can download Red Contrast 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 Contrast?

The hex code is #B33234. In RGB it's 179, 50, 52, and in HSL it's 359°, 56%, 45%.

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