REDS

China Rouge

#C44538

RGB 196, 69, 56 · HSL 6°, 56%, 49% · CMYK 0, 65, 71, 23

China Rouge is #C44538 in HEX — rgb(196, 69, 56), hsl(6°, 56%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 71%, 23%).

China Rouge pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 56%, 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#C44538

RGB196, 69, 56

HSL6°, 56%, 49%

HSV6°, 71%, 77%

CMYK0, 65, 71, 23

Decimal12862776

CSS RGBrgb(196, 69, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 56%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

Exact match

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 3.2 · #BA4133

Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis CW-315

ΔE 3.4 · #BE4739

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 3.4 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 4.1 · #BD413A

Dulux

Spicy Beans SB7E3

ΔE 4.4 · #BA4338

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 4.5 · #D24B42

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 4.5 · #C13A2F

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 4.6 · #C33A36

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 6.4 · #B53B26

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 6.5 · #CE4E35

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 6.7 · #C9543A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 8 · #B83236

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 9.4 · #CB3234

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 14.4 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#C44538

#37B5C3

Analogous

#C3376F

#C44538

#C38B37

Triadic

#C44538

#37C345

#4537C3

Split-Complementary

#C44538

#37C38B

#376FC3

Tetradic

#C44538

#6FC337

#37B5C3

#8B37C3

Monochromatic

#4C1B15

#873026

#C44538

#D77A70

#E7B1AB

Rectangle

#C44538

#B5C337

#37B5C3

#4537C3

Compound

#C44538

#C38B37

#37B5C3

#376FC3

Variations

Lighter

#D1685D

#D6938C

#E3C3C0

Darker

#9F3529

#6F231A

#42130E

Saturation

#926C68

#C34537

#DE2F1B

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

4.93:1

vs Black

4.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C44538

#8F8331

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C44538

#6A6A3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C44538

#C24954

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

China Rouge 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

#D26045

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C44538

Daylight 5500K

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

#C06569

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.

#38939D

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: #C44538;

CSS — background

background-color: #C44538;

CSS Variable

--color-china-rouge: #C44538;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'china-rouge': '#C44538' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C44538] text-[#C44538]

SCSS

$china-rouge: #C44538;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C44538?

#C44538 is China Rouge, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C44538 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with China Rouge?

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

What colors pair well with China Rouge?

China Rouge 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 China Rouge?

You can download China Rouge 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 China Rouge?

The hex code is #C44538. In RGB it's 196, 69, 56, and in HSL it's 6°, 56%, 49%.

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