REDS

Geranium

#C24D46

RGB 194, 77, 70 · HSL 3°, 50%, 52% · CMYK 0, 60, 64, 24

Geranium is #C24D46 in HEX — rgb(194, 77, 70), hsl(3°, 50%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 64%, 24%).

Geranium pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 50%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C24D46

RGB194, 77, 70

HSL3°, 50%, 52%

HSV3°, 64%, 76%

CMYK0, 60, 64, 24

Decimal12733766

CSS RGBrgb(194, 77, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 50%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Geranium 1307

Exact match

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 1.5 · #C34B44

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 3.4 · #B8473D

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 3.8 · #BE4C3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 4 · #C24F40

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 4.2 · #CB5251

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 4.7 · #CB5345

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 4.8 · #B44940

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.2 · #BD413A

Behr

Cherry Red HDC-MD-16

ΔE 5.2 · #B84D48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5.7 · #B44C43

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.4 · #D75954

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.5 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 7.4 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 10.1 · #CC6653

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.5 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#C24D46

#47BCC2

Analogous

#C2477E

#C24D46

#C28B47

Triadic

#C24D46

#47C24E

#4E47C2

Split-Complementary

#C24D46

#47C28B

#477EC2

Tetradic

#C24D46

#7EC247

#47BCC2

#8B47C2

Monochromatic

#541F1C

#8E342F

#C24D46

#D58581

#E8BCBA

Rectangle

#C24D46

#BCC247

#47BCC2

#4E47C2

Compound

#C24D46

#C28B47

#47BCC2

#477EC2

Variations

Lighter

#CE716C

#D59996

#E3C7C5

Darker

#A23832

#712521

#431412

Saturation

#977472

#C24E47

#E03229

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

4.73:1

vs Black

4.44:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C24D46

#8F8441

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C24D46

#6D6D47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C24D46

#C0515A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Geranium 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

#D16650

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C24D46

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE6B74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#419CA1

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: #C24D46;

CSS — background

background-color: #C24D46;

CSS Variable

--color-geranium: #C24D46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'geranium': '#C24D46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C24D46] text-[#C24D46]

SCSS

$geranium: #C24D46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C24D46?

#C24D46 is Geranium, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C24D46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Geranium?

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

What colors pair well with Geranium?

Geranium 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 Geranium?

You can download Geranium 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 Geranium?

The hex code is #C24D46. In RGB it's 194, 77, 70, and in HSL it's 3°, 50%, 52%.

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