REDS

Racing Red

#C21727

RGB 194, 23, 39 · HSL 354°, 79%, 43% · CMYK 0, 88, 80, 24

Racing Red is #C21727 in HEX — rgb(194, 23, 39), hsl(354°, 79%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 88%, 80%, 24%).

Racing Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 79%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C21727

RGB194, 23, 39

HSL354°, 79%, 43%

HSV354°, 88%, 76%

CMYK0, 88, 80, 24

Decimal12719911

CSS RGBrgb(194, 23, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 79%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flirt Alert P150-7

ΔE 0.5 · #C11527

Vista Paint

Party Time C-1108

ΔE 3.7 · #CD262C

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 4.2 · #D0252F

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 2001-10

ΔE 4.6 · #CB2D2D

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 4.6 · #C92C2B

RAL

Strawberry Red 3018

ΔE 6.2 · #D53032

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 7.9 · #BF2D32

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 9 · #D63D3B

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 11.7 · #B8352E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 12.8 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 13.4 · #9D0B1E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 14.6 · #D24B42

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 15.8 · #BD413A

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 18.1 · #C53A4B

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 21.5 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.9 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#C21727

#17C4B3

Analogous

#C4177F

#C21727

#C45C17

Triadic

#C21727

#28C417

#1728C4

Split-Complementary

#C21727

#17C45C

#177FC4

Tetradic

#C21727

#7FC417

#17C4B3

#5C17C4

Monochromatic

#3B070C

#800F1A

#C21727

#E93F50

#F1848F

Rectangle

#C21727

#C4B317

#17C4B3

#1728C4

Compound

#C21727

#C45C17

#17C4B3

#177FC4

Variations

Lighter

#E72F41

#E26D79

#E8B0B6

Darker

#A00F1E

#710812

#43030A

Saturation

#885459

#C41728

#D00C1F

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

6.09:1

vs Black

3.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C21727

#857919

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C21727

#595925

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C21727

#BF2839

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Racing 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

#D13E38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C21727

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE435D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#1F9C8F

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: #C21727;

CSS — background

background-color: #C21727;

CSS Variable

--color-racing-red: #C21727;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'racing-red': '#C21727' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C21727] text-[#C21727]

SCSS

$racing-red: #C21727;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C21727?

#C21727 is Racing Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C21727 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Racing Red?

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

What colors pair well with Racing Red?

Racing 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 Racing Red?

You can download Racing 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 Racing Red?

The hex code is #C21727. In RGB it's 194, 23, 39, and in HSL it's 354°, 79%, 43%.

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