REDS

Stop

#C33A36

RGB 195, 58, 54 · HSL 2°, 57%, 49% · CMYK 0, 70, 72, 24

Stop is #C33A36 in HEX — rgb(195, 58, 54), hsl(2°, 57%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 72%, 24%).

Stop pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 57%, 49%. 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#C33A36

RGB195, 58, 54

HSL2°, 57%, 49%

HSV2°, 72%, 76%

CMYK0, 70, 72, 24

Decimal12794422

CSS RGBrgb(195, 58, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 57%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 3.4 · #BC3033

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 3.5 · #C13A2F

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 3.6 · #B8352E

Dulux

Fiery Red SB7E2

ΔE 3.6 · #B93333

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 3.7 · #BD2E32

Benjamin Moore

Strawberry 2003-20

ΔE 3.8 · #C43E3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 4.5 · #BF413A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 5.2 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.3 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 5.5 · #D24B42

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 5.6 · #CB3234

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 8.3 · #B53B26

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 10.3 · #C6494C

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.5 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.2 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#C33A36

#36BFC4

Analogous

#C43678

#C33A36

#C48236

Triadic

#C33A36

#36C43A

#3A36C4

Split-Complementary

#C33A36

#36C482

#3678C4

Tetradic

#C33A36

#78C436

#36BFC4

#8236C4

Monochromatic

#4C1715

#882925

#C33A36

#D8726F

#E8ADAB

Rectangle

#C33A36

#BFC436

#36BFC4

#3A36C4

Compound

#C33A36

#C48236

#36BFC4

#3678C4

Variations

Lighter

#D2605C

#D78E8B

#E4C1BF

Darker

#A02C28

#701D1A

#42100E

Saturation

#926968

#C43A36

#DF211B

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

5.28:1

vs Black

3.98:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C33A36

#8B7F2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C33A36

#646437

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C33A36

#C1404C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Stop 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

#D25844

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C33A36

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF5D68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#379A9E

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: #C33A36;

CSS — background

background-color: #C33A36;

CSS Variable

--color-stop: #C33A36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stop': '#C33A36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C33A36] text-[#C33A36]

SCSS

$stop: #C33A36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C33A36?

#C33A36 is Stop, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C33A36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stop?

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

What colors pair well with Stop?

Stop 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 Stop?

You can download Stop 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 Stop?

The hex code is #C33A36. In RGB it's 195, 58, 54, and in HSL it's 2°, 57%, 49%.

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