REDS

Red

#C18E85

RGB 193, 142, 133 · HSL 9°, 33%, 64% · CMYK 0, 26, 31, 24

Red is #C18E85 in HEX — rgb(193, 142, 133), hsl(9°, 33%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 31%, 24%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 33%, 64%. 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#C18E85

RGB193, 142, 133

HSL9°, 33%, 64%

HSV9°, 31%, 76%

CMYK0, 26, 31, 24

Decimal12684933

CSS RGBrgb(193, 142, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 33%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening Blush S05E5

ΔE 1 · #C38E86

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2094-40

ΔE 2 · #C28D81

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 2 · #C09084

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 2.2 · #C39388

PPG

Mexican Moonlight 1065-5

ΔE 3 · #C99387

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 3 · #BB897C

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 3.2 · #BE9082

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 3.3 · #C08F80

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 4.9 · #C89A8D

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 5.8 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.3 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.6 · #A0837F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.8 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 14.6 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.4 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#C18E85

#85B8C1

Analogous

#C1859A

#C18E85

#C1AC85

Triadic

#C18E85

#85C18E

#8E85C1

Split-Complementary

#C18E85

#85C1AC

#859AC1

Tetradic

#C18E85

#9AC185

#85B8C1

#AC85C1

Monochromatic

#73433A

#A66054

#C18E85

#DBBDB8

#F5ECEB

Rectangle

#C18E85

#B8C185

#85B8C1

#8E85C1

Compound

#C18E85

#C1AC85

#85B8C1

#859AC1

Variations

Lighter

#CEA59D

#D7BDB8

#E6DAD7

Darker

#AE6457

#7A4339

#482620

Saturation

#AC9D9A

#C18E85

#E07866

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C18E85

#A7A184

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C18E85

#989886

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C18E85

#C08E91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#D0977F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C18E85

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9CA3

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.

#6AA2AB

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: #C18E85;

CSS — background

background-color: #C18E85;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #C18E85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#C18E85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C18E85] text-[#C18E85]

SCSS

$red: #C18E85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C18E85?

#C18E85 is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C18E85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #C18E85. In RGB it's 193, 142, 133, and in HSL it's 9°, 33%, 64%.

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