REDS

Free Speech Red

#C00000

RGB 192, 0, 0 · HSL 0°, 100%, 38% · CMYK 0, 100, 100, 25

Free Speech Red is #C00000 in HEX — rgb(192, 0, 0), hsl(0°, 100%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 25%).

Free Speech Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 100%, 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#C00000

RGB192, 0, 0

HSL0°, 100%, 38%

HSV0°, 100%, 75%

CMYK0, 100, 100, 25

Decimal12582912

CSS RGBrgb(192, 0, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 100%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 3.8 · #CC0605

Behr

Red Hot S-G-190

ΔE 8 · #DB2118

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 13.8 · #E14328

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 13.8 · #CF3D24

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 14.6 · #CF252B

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 16.4 · #D0252F

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 17.5 · #EB5030

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 17.8 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 18.2 · #FF4131

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 21 · #D7552A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 23.3 · #B8352E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 25.9 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 27 · #B83236

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 27.7 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 28 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 33.5 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#C00000

#00C2C2

Analogous

#C20061

#C00000

#C26100

Triadic

#C00000

#00C200

#0000C2

Split-Complementary

#C00000

#00C261

#0061C2

Tetradic

#C00000

#61C200

#00C2C2

#6100C2

Monochromatic

#290000

#750000

#C00000

#FF0F0F

#FF5C5C

Rectangle

#C00000

#C2C200

#00C2C2

#0000C2

Compound

#C00000

#C26100

#00C2C2

#0061C2

Variations

Lighter

#FF0202

#F15050

#EEA1A1

Darker

#9B0000

#6B0000

#3E0000

Saturation

#7E4444

#C20000

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C00000

#837500

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C00000

#545400

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C00000

#BD1A32

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Free Speech 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

#CF2D1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C00000

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD323F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#109494

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: #C00000;

CSS — background

background-color: #C00000;

CSS Variable

--color-free-speech-red: #C00000;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'free-speech-red': '#C00000' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C00000] text-[#C00000]

SCSS

$free-speech-red: #C00000;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C00000?

#C00000 is Free Speech Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #C00000 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Free Speech Red?

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

What colors pair well with Free Speech Red?

Free Speech 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 Free Speech Red?

You can download Free Speech 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 Free Speech Red?

The hex code is #C00000. In RGB it's 192, 0, 0, and in HSL it's 0°, 100%, 38%.

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