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Vampire Bite

#C40233

RGB 196, 2, 51 · HSL 345°, 98%, 39% · CMYK 0, 99, 74, 23

Vampire Bite is #C40233 in HEX — rgb(196, 2, 51), hsl(345°, 98%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 99%, 74%, 23%).

Vampire Bite pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 98%, 39%. 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#C40233

RGB196, 2, 51

HSL345°, 98%, 39%

HSV345°, 99%, 77%

CMYK0, 99, 74, 23

Decimal12845619

CSS RGBrgb(196, 2, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 98%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 3.9 · #C51D34

Behr

Poinsettia 150B-7

ΔE 4.8 · #C6142E

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 4.9 · #C52033

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 6.2 · #C32535

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 9.9 · #BF2D32

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 10.2 · #C93543

Benjamin Moore

Bonfire 2001-20

ΔE 10.3 · #D63A40

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 11.5 · #C92C2B

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 13.2 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 14.5 · #9D0B1E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 14.6 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 14.9 · #CF454A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 15.2 · #B8352E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 15.5 · #F93753

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 21.8 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 26.7 · #B64F48

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

#C40233

#02C594

Analogous

#C50294

#C40233

#C53302

Triadic

#C40233

#33C502

#0233C5

Split-Complementary

#C40233

#02C533

#0294C5

Tetradic

#C40233

#94C502

#02C594

#3302C5

Monochromatic

#2D000C

#79011F

#C40233

#FD1750

#FD6289

Rectangle

#C40233

#C59402

#02C594

#0233C5

Compound

#C40233

#C53302

#02C594

#0294C5

Variations

Lighter

#FD0946

#EF547B

#EEA3B6

Darker

#9F0028

#6D001B

#400010

Saturation

#814655

#C50233

#C60132

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

6.17:1

vs Black

3.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C40233

#857929

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C40233

#57572F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C40233

#C12335

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vampire Bite 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

#D22E41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C40233

Daylight 5500K

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

#C03366

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#119876

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: #C40233;

CSS — background

background-color: #C40233;

CSS Variable

--color-vampire-bite: #C40233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vampire-bite': '#C40233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C40233] text-[#C40233]

SCSS

$vampire-bite: #C40233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C40233?

#C40233 is Vampire Bite, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C40233 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vampire Bite?

Vampire Bite 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 Vampire Bite?

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

Where can I download Vampire Bite?

You can download Vampire Bite 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 Vampire Bite?

The hex code is #C40233. In RGB it's 196, 2, 51, and in HSL it's 345°, 98%, 39%.

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