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Pictorial Carmine

#C30B4E

RGB 195, 11, 78 · HSL 338°, 89%, 40% · CMYK 0, 94, 60, 24

Pictorial Carmine is #C30B4E in HEX — rgb(195, 11, 78), hsl(338°, 89%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 94%, 60%, 24%).

Pictorial Carmine pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 89%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C30B4E

RGB195, 11, 78

HSL338°, 89%, 40%

HSV338°, 94%, 76%

CMYK0, 94, 60, 24

Decimal12782414

CSS RGBrgb(195, 11, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 89%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 8.7 · #AD1545

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2079-20

ΔE 11.4 · #B93254

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 11.4 · #D72D6D

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 14.1 · #C53A4B

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 15.2 · #AB2E46

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 15.4 · #C03543

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 15.4 · #A4233C

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 17.1 · #D34E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 18.1 · #A42E41

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 19.2 · #A4334E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 20.2 · #B83236

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 22.5 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 22.5 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 22.9 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 23.6 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 24.7 · #B34C53

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C30B4E

#0BC17E

Analogous

#C10BA9

#C30B4E

#C1230B

Triadic

#C30B4E

#4EC10B

#0B4EC1

Split-Complementary

#C30B4E

#0BC123

#0BA9C1

Tetradic

#C30B4E

#A9C10B

#0BC17E

#230BC1

Monochromatic

#300313

#780731

#C30B4E

#F22671

#F76EA0

Rectangle

#C30B4E

#C17E0B

#0BC17E

#0B4EC1

Compound

#C30B4E

#C1230B

#0BC17E

#0BA9C1

Variations

Lighter

#F21868

#E95E91

#EBA8C1

Darker

#9E053D

#6F0129

#410018

Saturation

#814B5F

#C10B4E

#C6064C

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

6.04:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C30B4E

#837A48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C30B4E

#575749

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C30B4E

#BF2D39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pictorial Carmine 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

#D23556

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C30B4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF3A7A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#159868

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: #C30B4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C30B4E;

CSS Variable

--color-pictorial-carmine: #C30B4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pictorial-carmine': '#C30B4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C30B4E] text-[#C30B4E]

SCSS

$pictorial-carmine: #C30B4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C30B4E?

#C30B4E is Pictorial Carmine, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C30B4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pictorial Carmine?

Pictorial Carmine 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 Pictorial Carmine?

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

Where can I download Pictorial Carmine?

You can download Pictorial Carmine 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 Pictorial Carmine?

The hex code is #C30B4E. In RGB it's 195, 11, 78, and in HSL it's 338°, 89%, 40%.

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