REDS

Old Glory Red

#BF0A30

RGB 191, 10, 48 · HSL 347°, 90%, 39% · CMYK 0, 95, 75, 25

Old Glory Red is #BF0A30 in HEX — rgb(191, 10, 48), hsl(347°, 90%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 95%, 75%, 25%).

Old Glory Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 90%, 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#BF0A30

RGB191, 10, 48

HSL347°, 90%, 39%

HSV347°, 95%, 75%

CMYK0, 95, 75, 25

Decimal12519984

CSS RGBrgb(191, 10, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 90%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 2.7 · #C51D34

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 3.5 · #C52033

Behr

Poinsettia 150B-7

ΔE 4.2 · #C6142E

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 4.5 · #C32535

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 7.9 · #BF2D32

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 9.3 · #C93543

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2087-10

ΔE 9.5 · #B92E34

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 10.3 · #C92C2B

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 11.3 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 12.2 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.1 · #B8352E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 13.8 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 13.9 · #CF454A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 15.9 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 19.7 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 25 · #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

#BF0A30

#0ABD96

Analogous

#BD0A8A

#BF0A30

#BD3D0A

Triadic

#BF0A30

#31BD0A

#0A31BD

Split-Complementary

#BF0A30

#0ABD3D

#0A8ABD

Tetradic

#BF0A30

#8ABD0A

#0ABD96

#3D0ABD

Monochromatic

#2C020B

#74061E

#BF0A30

#F3204E

#F76988

Rectangle

#BF0A30

#BD960A

#0ABD96

#0A31BD

Compound

#BF0A30

#BD3D0A

#0ABD96

#0A8ABD

Variations

Lighter

#F31343

#E95A79

#EBA6B5

Darker

#9B0425

#6D0118

#40000E

Saturation

#7E4954

#BD0A31

#C2052E

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

6.36:1

vs Black

3.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BF0A30

#827626

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF0A30

#55552D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF0A30

#BC2435

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old Glory 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

#CF343F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF0A30

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC3963

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#149579

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: #BF0A30;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF0A30;

CSS Variable

--color-old-glory-red: #BF0A30;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-glory-red': '#BF0A30' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF0A30] text-[#BF0A30]

SCSS

$old-glory-red: #BF0A30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF0A30?

#BF0A30 is Old Glory Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF0A30 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Glory Red?

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

What colors pair well with Old Glory Red?

Old Glory 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 Old Glory Red?

You can download Old Glory 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 Old Glory Red?

The hex code is #BF0A30. In RGB it's 191, 10, 48, and in HSL it's 347°, 90%, 39%.

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