REDS

Striking Red

#C03543

RGB 192, 53, 67 · HSL 354°, 57%, 48% · CMYK 0, 72, 65, 25

Striking Red is #C03543 in HEX — rgb(192, 53, 67), hsl(354°, 57%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 65%, 25%).

Striking Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 57%, 48%. 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#C03543

RGB192, 53, 67

HSL354°, 57%, 48%

HSV354°, 72%, 75%

CMYK0, 72, 65, 25

Decimal12596547

CSS RGBrgb(192, 53, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 57%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Watermelon 2087-20

ΔE 2.8 · #C63E47

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 3 · #C53A4B

Vista Paint

Rosie O'Dell K-1221

ΔE 3.1 · #C13D44

Behr

Raging Bull M160-7

ΔE 3.5 · #B52C3D

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 4.5 · #BC383C

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Heat 1082

ΔE 4.5 · #C2343C

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 5.8 · #CF454A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 5.8 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 6.5 · #AD2C34

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9.1 · #BD413A

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 10.6 · #C51D34

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.8 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 13.1 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 13.7 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.5 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#C03543

#35C0B2

Analogous

#C03588

#C03543

#C06C35

Triadic

#C03543

#43C035

#3543C0

Split-Complementary

#C03543

#35C06C

#3588C0

Tetradic

#C03543

#88C035

#35C0B2

#6C35C0

Monochromatic

#481419

#84242E

#C03543

#D66B76

#E7A7AD

Rectangle

#C03543

#C0B235

#35C0B2

#3543C0

Compound

#C03543

#C06C35

#35C0B2

#3588C0

Variations

Lighter

#D15865

#D68991

#E3BEC2

Darker

#9D2733

#6E1922

#410D13

Saturation

#8F656A

#C03543

#DA1A2E

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C03543

#877D3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C03543

#616141

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C03543

#BD3E49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Striking 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

#CF544D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C03543

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD5972

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.

#369A90

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: #C03543;

CSS — background

background-color: #C03543;

CSS Variable

--color-striking-red: #C03543;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'striking-red': '#C03543' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C03543] text-[#C03543]

SCSS

$striking-red: #C03543;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C03543?

#C03543 is Striking Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C03543 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Striking Red?

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

What colors pair well with Striking Red?

Striking 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 Striking Red?

You can download Striking 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 Striking Red?

The hex code is #C03543. In RGB it's 192, 53, 67, and in HSL it's 354°, 57%, 48%.

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