REDS

Carter

#C17161

RGB 193, 113, 97 · HSL 10°, 44%, 57% · CMYK 0, 41, 50, 24

Carter is #C17161 in HEX — rgb(193, 113, 97), hsl(10°, 44%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 50%, 24%).

Carter pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 44%, 57%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C17161

RGB193, 113, 97

HSL10°, 44%, 57%

HSV10°, 50%, 76%

CMYK0, 41, 50, 24

Decimal12677473

CSS RGBrgb(193, 113, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 44%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Carter CW-230

Exact match

PPG

Sahara Sun 1064-6

ΔE 1.6 · #C67363

Behr

Aloe Blossom MQ4-33

ΔE 1.9 · #C77564

Dulux

Pompeian Pink S06F7

ΔE 2.3 · #C77462

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 3.5 · #C47967

Vista Paint

It's My Party C-1073

ΔE 3.7 · #CA7262

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 4.4 · #C57B67

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 4.8 · #C8756D

Valspar

Florentine Clay 2003-5B

ΔE 5.4 · #B87463

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 5.5 · #B3675D

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 5.7 · #C0786D

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.9 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.5 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 9.4 · #C27654

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.5 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.8 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#C17161

#61B2C2

Analogous

#C26181

#C17161

#C2A161

Triadic

#C17161

#61C271

#7161C2

Split-Complementary

#C17161

#61C2A1

#6181C2

Tetradic

#C17161

#81C261

#61B2C2

#A161C2

Monochromatic

#633127

#9A4C3C

#C17161

#D7A398

#ECD4CF

Rectangle

#C17161

#B2C261

#61B2C2

#7161C2

Compound

#C17161

#C2A161

#61B2C2

#6181C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE8E81

#D6ADA5

#E4D1CD

Darker

#AA503F

#773629

#461F17

Saturation

#A08883

#C27161

#E05D42

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

3.62:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.80:1

Deuteranopia

#C17161

#9C925F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C17161

#838363

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C17161

#C07177

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carter 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

#D08164

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C17161

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8688

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4D9AAA

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: #C17161;

CSS — background

background-color: #C17161;

CSS Variable

--color-carter: #C17161;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carter': '#C17161' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C17161] text-[#C17161]

SCSS

$carter: #C17161;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C17161?

#C17161 is Carter, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C17161 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carter?

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

What colors pair well with Carter?

Carter 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 Carter?

You can download Carter 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 Carter?

The hex code is #C17161. In RGB it's 193, 113, 97, and in HSL it's 10°, 44%, 57%.

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