REDS
Carter Red
#C07060
Carter Red is a classic red sitting at HSL 10°, 43%, 56%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Carter Red CW-230
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Carter Red
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C07060?
#C07060 is Carter Red, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #C07060 warm or cool?
Carter Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Carter Red?
Carter Red works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Carter Red?
Carter Red pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Carter Red?
You can download Carter 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 RGB value of #C07060?
#C07060 converts to RGB 192, 112, 96.