REDS

Atomic Red

#B83236

RGB 184, 50, 54 · HSL 358°, 57%, 46% · CMYK 0, 73, 71, 28

Atomic Red is #B83236 in HEX — rgb(184, 50, 54), hsl(358°, 57%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 71%, 28%).

Atomic Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 57%, 46%. 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#B83236

RGB184, 50, 54

HSL358°, 57%, 46%

HSV358°, 73%, 72%

CMYK0, 73, 71, 28

Decimal12071478

CSS RGBrgb(184, 50, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 57%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2087-10

ΔE 1.8 · #B92E34

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 2 · #B33234

Dulux

Fiery Red SB7E2

ΔE 2.2 · #B93333

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 2.3 · #B9383A

Vista Paint

Tropical Heat C-1081

ΔE 2.5 · #BF3339

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 2.9 · #B12D35

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 4.3 · #AD2C34

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 5.3 · #B8352E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.4 · #BD413A

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 6.1 · #B32428

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 7.6 · #CF454A

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 8.6 · #C6494C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 9.8 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.5 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#B83236

#32B8B4

Analogous

#B8327A

#B83236

#B87132

Triadic

#B83236

#37B832

#3237B8

Split-Complementary

#B83236

#32B871

#327AB8

Tetradic

#B83236

#7AB832

#32B8B4

#7132B8

Monochromatic

#401213

#7C2225

#B83236

#D46367

#E59FA1

Rectangle

#B83236

#B8B432

#32B8B4

#3237B8

Compound

#B83236

#B87132

#32B8B4

#327AB8

Variations

Lighter

#D05256

#D48487

#E2BCBD

Darker

#962629

#69181B

#3E0D0F

Saturation

#896163

#B83237

#D1191F

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

5.92:1

vs Black

3.55:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B83236

#82772F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B83236

#5C5C35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B83236

#B63A45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Atomic 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

#C95244

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B83236

Daylight 5500K

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

#B75768

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.

#339491

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: #B83236;

CSS — background

background-color: #B83236;

CSS Variable

--color-atomic-red: #B83236;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'atomic-red': '#B83236' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B83236] text-[#B83236]

SCSS

$atomic-red: #B83236;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B83236?

#B83236 is Atomic Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B83236 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Atomic Red?

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

What colors pair well with Atomic Red?

Atomic 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 Atomic Red?

You can download Atomic 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 Atomic Red?

The hex code is #B83236. In RGB it's 184, 50, 54, and in HSL it's 358°, 57%, 46%.

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