REDS

Red Capital

#BE4C3E

RGB 190, 76, 62 · HSL 7°, 51%, 49% · CMYK 0, 60, 67, 25

Red Capital is #BE4C3E in HEX — rgb(190, 76, 62), hsl(7°, 51%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 67%, 25%).

Red Capital pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 51%, 49%. 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#BE4C3E

RGB190, 76, 62

HSL7°, 51%, 49%

HSV7°, 67%, 75%

CMYK0, 60, 67, 25

Decimal12471358

CSS RGBrgb(190, 76, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 51%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 1.3 · #C24F40

Vista Paint

Persimmon K-632

ΔE 1.4 · #BE4E3D

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 2.7 · #B8473D

Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis CW-315

ΔE 2.8 · #BE4739

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 3.6 · #C34B44

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 4.8 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 5 · #BA4133

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 5.2 · #B44940

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 6.2 · #AF413B

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 6.2 · #D05443

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.4 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.8 · #B64F48

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 8.7 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 9.6 · #B53B26

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 10 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#BE4C3E

#3DAEBD

Analogous

#BD3D6E

#BE4C3E

#BD8C3D

Triadic

#BE4C3E

#3DBD4C

#4C3DBD

Split-Complementary

#BE4C3E

#3DBD8C

#3D6EBD

Tetradic

#BE4C3E

#6EBD3D

#3DAEBD

#8C3DBD

Monochromatic

#491E18

#83352A

#BE4C3E

#D27F74

#E5B5AE

Rectangle

#BE4C3E

#AEBD3D

#3DAEBD

#4C3DBD

Compound

#BE4C3E

#BD8C3D

#3DAEBD

#3D6EBD

Variations

Lighter

#CC6E62

#D3978F

#E2C5C1

Darker

#993B2E

#6B271E

#3F1611

Saturation

#906E6A

#BD4C3D

#DB351F

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

4.89:1

vs Black

4.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BE4C3E

#8D8138

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE4C3E

#6B6B40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE4C3E

#BC4F58

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Capital 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

#CE664A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE4C3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB6B6E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3C8E98

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: #BE4C3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE4C3E;

CSS Variable

--color-red-capital: #BE4C3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-capital': '#BE4C3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE4C3E] text-[#BE4C3E]

SCSS

$red-capital: #BE4C3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE4C3E?

#BE4C3E is Red Capital, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BE4C3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Capital?

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

What colors pair well with Red Capital?

Red Capital 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 Capital?

You can download Red Capital 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 Capital?

The hex code is #BE4C3E. In RGB it's 190, 76, 62, and in HSL it's 7°, 51%, 49%.

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