REDS

Crimson Sword

#B53111

RGB 181, 49, 17 · HSL 12°, 83%, 39% · CMYK 0, 73, 91, 29

Crimson Sword is #B53111 in HEX — rgb(181, 49, 17), hsl(12°, 83%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 91%, 29%).

Crimson Sword pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 83%, 39%. 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#B53111

RGB181, 49, 17

HSL12°, 83%, 39%

HSV12°, 91%, 71%

CMYK0, 73, 91, 29

Decimal11874577

CSS RGBrgb(181, 49, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 83%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 5.8 · #BD2E1E

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 6 · #C93C20

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 8 · #CF3D24

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 9.3 · #B53B26

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 10.3 · #C0402E

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 11 · #C4342D

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 11.9 · #CE4E35

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 12.1 · #D7552A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.1 · #B8352E

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 13.8 · #DA5838

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 15.1 · #C9543A

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 15.8 · #E0413A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.5 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 16.8 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 18 · #DF5E47

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 21.3 · #BA5B3A

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

#B53111

#1195B6

Analogous

#B61142

#B53111

#B68411

Triadic

#B53111

#11B632

#3211B6

Split-Complementary

#B53111

#11B684

#1142B6

Tetradic

#B53111

#42B611

#1195B6

#8411B6

Monochromatic

#2A0C04

#701F0A

#B53111

#EB4F28

#F2896E

Rectangle

#B53111

#95B611

#1195B6

#3211B6

Compound

#B53111

#B68411

#1195B6

#1142B6

Variations

Lighter

#EA451B

#E47A60

#E8B6A9

Darker

#95260A

#691905

#3E0E01

Saturation

#7C554B

#B63211

#BE2D08

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

6.15:1

vs Black

3.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B53111

#817400

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B53111

#5B5B18

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B53111

#B33542

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crimson Sword 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

#C75128

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B53111

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4564C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#197890

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: #B53111;

CSS — background

background-color: #B53111;

CSS Variable

--color-crimson-sword: #B53111;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crimson-sword': '#B53111' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B53111] text-[#B53111]

SCSS

$crimson-sword: #B53111;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B53111?

#B53111 is Crimson Sword, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #B53111 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crimson Sword?

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

What colors pair well with Crimson Sword?

Crimson Sword 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 Crimson Sword?

You can download Crimson Sword 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 Crimson Sword?

The hex code is #B53111. In RGB it's 181, 49, 17, and in HSL it's 12°, 83%, 39%.

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