REDS

Cardinal

#C41E3A

RGB 196, 30, 58 · HSL 350°, 73%, 44% · CMYK 0, 85, 70, 23

Cardinal is #C41E3A in HEX — rgb(196, 30, 58), hsl(350°, 73%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 70%, 23%).

Cardinal pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 73%, 44%. 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#C41E3A

RGB196, 30, 58

HSL350°, 73%, 44%

HSV350°, 85%, 77%

CMYK0, 85, 70, 23

Decimal12852794

CSS RGBrgb(196, 30, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 73%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 3.7 · #C51D34

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 4 · #C32535

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 4.6 · #C52033

Behr

Whip Lash P150-6

ΔE 5.3 · #CD1E45

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 5.8 · #C93543

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 7.6 · #BF2D32

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2086-10

ΔE 7.8 · #B42836

Dulux

Benji's Ace S04G8

ΔE 9.6 · #C23A3C

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 9.6 · #B83236

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 9.9 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 10.8 · #CF454A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 12.7 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 13.3 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14.2 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 18.5 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 22.3 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#C41E3A

#1EC2A7

Analogous

#C21E8C

#C41E3A

#C2551E

Triadic

#C41E3A

#3AC21E

#1E3AC2

Split-Complementary

#C41E3A

#1EC255

#1E8CC2

Tetradic

#C41E3A

#8CC21E

#1EC2A7

#551EC2

Monochromatic

#3E0A12

#801426

#C41E3A

#E34A64

#ED8C9C

Rectangle

#C41E3A

#C2A71E

#1EC2A7

#1E3AC2

Compound

#C41E3A

#C2551E

#1EC2A7

#1E8CC2

Variations

Lighter

#E03955

#DE7486

#E7B3BC

Darker

#9F152C

#6F0C1D

#420610

Saturation

#895860

#C21E3A

#D10F2F

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

5.84:1

vs Black

3.59:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C41E3A

#877B32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C41E3A

#5B5B37

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C41E3A

#C12F3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cardinal 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

#D24347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C41E3A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0486B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#249B87

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: #C41E3A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C41E3A;

CSS Variable

--color-cardinal: #C41E3A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cardinal': '#C41E3A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C41E3A] text-[#C41E3A]

SCSS

$cardinal: #C41E3A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C41E3A?

#C41E3A is Cardinal, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C41E3A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cardinal?

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

What colors pair well with Cardinal?

Cardinal 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 Cardinal?

You can download Cardinal 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 Cardinal?

The hex code is #C41E3A. In RGB it's 196, 30, 58, and in HSL it's 350°, 73%, 44%.

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