REDS

Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

RGB 182, 12, 38 · HSL 351°, 88%, 38% · CMYK 0, 93, 79, 29

Cadmium Purple is #B60C26 in HEX — rgb(182, 12, 38), hsl(351°, 88%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 93%, 79%, 29%).

Cadmium Purple pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 88%, 38%. 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#B60C26

RGB182, 12, 38

HSL351°, 88%, 38%

HSV351°, 93%, 71%

CMYK0, 93, 79, 29

Decimal11930662

CSS RGBrgb(182, 12, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 88%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Licorice Stick S-G-170

ΔE 1.7 · #B81225

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 5 · #C52033

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 5.3 · #C51D34

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 5.6 · #C32535

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 6.5 · #BF2D32

Benjamin Moore

Red 2000-10

ΔE 7.9 · #CA2F2F

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 8.1 · #BC3033

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 8.2 · #C92C2B

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 9.1 · #9D0B1E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 10.3 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.5 · #B8352E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14.5 · #BD413A

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 14.9 · #CF454A

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 15.7 · #C53A4B

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 17.9 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 24.2 · #B64F48

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

#B60C26

#0CB69D

Analogous

#B60C7A

#B60C26

#B6470C

Triadic

#B60C26

#25B60C

#0C25B6

Split-Complementary

#B60C26

#0CB647

#0C7AB6

Tetradic

#B60C26

#7AB60C

#0CB69D

#470CB6

Monochromatic

#260208

#6E0717

#B60C26

#F11E3D

#F5667B

Rectangle

#B60C26

#B69D0C

#0CB69D

#0C25B6

Compound

#B60C26

#B6470C

#0CB69D

#0C7AB6

Variations

Lighter

#F01133

#E7596E

#EAA6B0

Darker

#95061B

#690211

#3E0009

Saturation

#7A474F

#B60C25

#BC0621

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

6.84:1

vs Black

3.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B60C26

#7C701A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B60C26

#515124

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B60C26

#B32132

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cadmium Purple 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

#C83638

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B60C26

Daylight 5500K

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

#B53B5C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#15907D

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: #B60C26;

CSS — background

background-color: #B60C26;

CSS Variable

--color-cadmium-purple: #B60C26;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cadmium-purple': '#B60C26' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B60C26] text-[#B60C26]

SCSS

$cadmium-purple: #B60C26;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B60C26?

#B60C26 is Cadmium Purple, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #B60C26 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cadmium Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Cadmium Purple?

Cadmium Purple 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 Cadmium Purple?

You can download Cadmium Purple 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 Cadmium Purple?

The hex code is #B60C26. In RGB it's 182, 12, 38, and in HSL it's 351°, 88%, 38%.

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