REDS

Threatening Red

#C30305

RGB 195, 3, 5 · HSL 359°, 97%, 39% · CMYK 0, 98, 97, 24

Threatening Red is #C30305 in HEX — rgb(195, 3, 5), hsl(359°, 97%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 98%, 97%, 24%).

Threatening Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 97%, 39%. 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#C30305

RGB195, 3, 5

HSL359°, 97%, 39%

HSV359°, 98%, 76%

CMYK0, 98, 97, 24

Decimal12780293

CSS RGBrgb(195, 3, 5)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 97%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 3.5 · #CC0605

Behr

Red Hot S-G-190

ΔE 6.9 · #DB2118

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 13 · #E14328

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 13.2 · #CF252B

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 13.2 · #CF3D24

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 15.1 · #D0252F

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 16.8 · #EB5030

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 17.3 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 18.2 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 20.7 · #D7552A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.6 · #B8352E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 24.9 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 26.1 · #B83236

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 27.1 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 27.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 33 · #9B2C2C

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

#C30305

#03C4C1

Analogous

#C40367

#C30305

#C46003

Triadic

#C30305

#06C403

#0306C4

Split-Complementary

#C30305

#03C460

#0367C4

Tetradic

#C30305

#67C403

#03C4C1

#6003C4

Monochromatic

#2D0101

#790204

#C30305

#FB181C

#FD6366

Rectangle

#C30305

#C4C103

#03C4C1

#0306C4

Compound

#C30305

#C46003

#03C4C1

#0367C4

Variations

Lighter

#FB0A0E

#EF5557

#EEA4A5

Darker

#9F0003

#6D0002

#400001

Saturation

#804747

#C40306

#C50105

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

6.30:1

vs Black

3.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C30305

#857800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C30305

#565605

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C30305

#C01C33

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Threatening 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

#D22F1F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C30305

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF3443

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#119896

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: #C30305;

CSS — background

background-color: #C30305;

CSS Variable

--color-threatening-red: #C30305;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'threatening-red': '#C30305' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C30305] text-[#C30305]

SCSS

$threatening-red: #C30305;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C30305?

#C30305 is Threatening Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #C30305 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Threatening Red?

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

What colors pair well with Threatening Red?

Threatening 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 Threatening Red?

You can download Threatening 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 Threatening Red?

The hex code is #C30305. In RGB it's 195, 3, 5, and in HSL it's 359°, 97%, 39%.

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