REDS

Red Jalapeno

#C03F4F

RGB 192, 63, 79 · HSL 353°, 51%, 50% · CMYK 0, 67, 59, 25

Red Jalapeno is #C03F4F in HEX — rgb(192, 63, 79), hsl(353°, 51%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 59%, 25%).

Red Jalapeno pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 51%, 50%. 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#C03F4F

RGB192, 63, 79

HSL353°, 51%, 50%

HSV353°, 67%, 75%

CMYK0, 67, 59, 25

Decimal12599119

CSS RGBrgb(192, 63, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 51%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Jalapeno 190D-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Santa's 1336

ΔE 3.9 · #BD4651

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 4 · #BD4048

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 4.3 · #C53A4B

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 4.9 · #BB4147

Valspar

Whipped Strawberry 1006-1A

ΔE 5.4 · #C74E5B

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 6.3 · #C03543

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 6.9 · #BB4B51

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 8 · #AF3F42

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 9.6 · #B03537

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 10.3 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.7 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 12.2 · #BD413A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 12.7 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 18.3 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#C03F4F

#3EC1B1

Analogous

#C13E8F

#C03F4F

#C1703E

Triadic

#C03F4F

#4EC13E

#3E4EC1

Split-Complementary

#C03F4F

#3EC170

#3E8FC1

Tetradic

#C03F4F

#8FC13E

#3EC1B1

#703EC1

Monochromatic

#4D191F

#872C36

#C03F4F

#D37883

#E6B2B8

Rectangle

#C03F4F

#C1B13E

#3EC1B1

#3E4EC1

Compound

#C03F4F

#C1703E

#3EC1B1

#3E8FC1

Variations

Lighter

#CD6571

#D49199

#E2C2C6

Darker

#9D2F3C

#6D1F28

#411116

Saturation

#936C71

#C13E4E

#E01F36

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

5.17:1

vs Black

4.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C03F4F

#89804A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C03F4F

#65654D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C03F4F

#BD4750

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Jalapeno 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

#CF5C56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C03F4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD617B

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.

#3D9B90

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #C03F4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C03F4F;

CSS Variable

--color-red-jalapeno: #C03F4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-jalapeno': '#C03F4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C03F4F] text-[#C03F4F]

SCSS

$red-jalapeno: #C03F4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C03F4F?

#C03F4F is Red Jalapeno, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C03F4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Jalapeno?

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

What colors pair well with Red Jalapeno?

Red Jalapeno 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 Jalapeno?

You can download Red Jalapeno 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 Jalapeno?

The hex code is #C03F4F. In RGB it's 192, 63, 79, and in HSL it's 353°, 51%, 50%.

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