REDS

Red

#C3503C

RGB 195, 80, 60 · HSL 9°, 53%, 50% · CMYK 0, 59, 69, 24

Red is #C3503C in HEX — rgb(195, 80, 60), hsl(9°, 53%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 69%, 24%).

Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 53%, 50%. 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#C3503C

RGB195, 80, 60

HSL9°, 53%, 50%

HSV9°, 69%, 76%

CMYK0, 59, 69, 24

Decimal12800060

CSS RGBrgb(195, 80, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 53%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sweet Baby Rose C-1066

ΔE 2.1 · #BF4F3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 2.7 · #C24F40

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 2.7 · #C04D35

Dulux

Glowing Coals S06H8

ΔE 2.9 · #BC4939

Benjamin Moore

Ravishing 2008-10

ΔE 3.6 · #BE4739

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 3.7 · #C9543A

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 3.8 · #C35539

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 3.9 · #CF5942

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 5.3 · #BA4133

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 6.7 · #C75433

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.7 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 8.5 · #B53B26

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 8.8 · #C35831

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 8.9 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 9.1 · #BA5B3A

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

#C3503C

#3CAFC3

Analogous

#C33C6B

#C3503C

#C3943C

Triadic

#C3503C

#3CC350

#503CC3

Split-Complementary

#C3503C

#3CC394

#3C6BC3

Tetradic

#C3503C

#6BC33C

#3CAFC3

#943CC3

Monochromatic

#4E2018

#89382A

#C3503C

#D58576

#E7B9B1

Rectangle

#C3503C

#AFC33C

#3CAFC3

#503CC3

Compound

#C3503C

#C3943C

#3CAFC3

#3C6BC3

Variations

Lighter

#CF7363

#D59A90

#E3C7C2

Darker

#9F3E2D

#6F2A1D

#421710

Saturation

#94716B

#C3503C

#E13B1E

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

4.63:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#C3503C

#928536

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3503C

#6F6F3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3503C

#C1525C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#D26948

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3503C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF6E6C

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.

#3C8F9D

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: #C3503C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3503C;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #C3503C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#C3503C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3503C] text-[#C3503C]

SCSS

$red: #C3503C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3503C?

#C3503C is Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C3503C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #C3503C. In RGB it's 195, 80, 60, and in HSL it's 9°, 53%, 50%.

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