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Vibrant Red

#C24C6A

RGB 194, 76, 106 · HSL 345°, 49%, 53% · CMYK 0, 61, 45, 24

Vibrant Red is #C24C6A in HEX — rgb(194, 76, 106), hsl(345°, 49%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 45%, 24%).

Vibrant Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 49%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C24C6A

RGB194, 76, 106

HSL345°, 49%, 53%

HSV345°, 61%, 76%

CMYK0, 61, 45, 24

Decimal12733546

CSS RGBrgb(194, 76, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 49%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rose Wine 170D-6

ΔE 2.1 · #BC4665

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 3.7 · #C84F68

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 3.9 · #CB556E

Benjamin Moore

Royal 2078-30

ΔE 4.7 · #BE5171

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 5.4 · #CA4B65

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 6 · #B8516C

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 6.2 · #B14566

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 6.6 · #D55E7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 7.2 · #B2485B

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 7.5 · #AE3D55

Dulux

Napier NZ10E8

ΔE 8.5 · #B44970

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.8 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.9 · #AA3E71

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 16.5 · #D36E70

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 19.5 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 27.4 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#C24C6A

#4CC2A5

Analogous

#C24CA5

#C24C6A

#C26A4C

Triadic

#C24C6A

#6AC24C

#4C6AC2

Split-Complementary

#C24C6A

#4CC26A

#4CA5C2

Tetradic

#C24C6A

#A5C24C

#4CC2A5

#6A4CC2

Monochromatic

#571E2C

#903149

#C24C6A

#D58599

#E9BEC9

Rectangle

#C24C6A

#C2A54C

#4CC2A5

#4C6AC2

Compound

#C24C6A

#C26A4C

#4CC2A5

#4CA5C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE7088

#D599A8

#E3C7CE

Darker

#A43450

#722236

#44131F

Saturation

#99767E

#C24C6A

#E02E5B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.63:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#C24C6A

#8C8667

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C24C6A

#6D6D67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C24C6A

#BF565B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vibrant Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D1666B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C24C6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE6B8F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#43A38B

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: #C24C6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C24C6A;

CSS Variable

--color-vibrant-red: #C24C6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vibrant-red': '#C24C6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C24C6A] text-[#C24C6A]

SCSS

$vibrant-red: #C24C6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C24C6A?

#C24C6A is Vibrant Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C24C6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vibrant Red?

Vibrant Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Vibrant Red?

Vibrant Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vibrant Red?

You can download Vibrant 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 Vibrant Red?

The hex code is #C24C6A. In RGB it's 194, 76, 106, and in HSL it's 345°, 49%, 53%.

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