REDS

Bloody Safflower

#C53D43

RGB 197, 61, 67 · HSL 357°, 54%, 51% · CMYK 0, 69, 66, 23

Bloody Safflower is #C53D43 in HEX — rgb(197, 61, 67), hsl(357°, 54%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 66%, 23%).

Bloody Safflower pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 54%, 51%. 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#C53D43

RGB197, 61, 67

HSL357°, 54%, 51%

HSV357°, 69%, 77%

CMYK0, 69, 66, 23

Decimal12926275

CSS RGBrgb(197, 61, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 54%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Watermelon 2087-20

ΔE 1.9 · #C63E47

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 2 · #C53E40

Vista Paint

Rosie O'Dell K-1221

ΔE 2.2 · #C13D44

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 2.8 · #CA4042

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 3.1 · #CF454A

Behr

Mexican Chile 200D-6

ΔE 3.6 · #BD3D43

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 3.7 · #C03543

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 4.7 · #B83236

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 5.3 · #C6494C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.2 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 6.5 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 8.5 · #B8352E

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 9.9 · #CB3234

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.2 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 13.5 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 13.6 · #B53B26

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

#C53D43

#3FC6BF

Analogous

#C63F89

#C53D43

#C67B3F

Triadic

#C53D43

#45C63F

#3F45C6

Split-Complementary

#C53D43

#3FC67B

#3F89C6

Tetradic

#C53D43

#89C63F

#3FC6BF

#7B3FC6

Monochromatic

#52191C

#8D2A2F

#C53D43

#D7797E

#E9B4B7

Rectangle

#C53D43

#C6BF3F

#3FC6BF

#3F45C6

Compound

#C53D43

#C67B3F

#3FC6BF

#3F89C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1656A

#D69295

#E4C3C4

Darker

#A32D33

#721D21

#431012

Saturation

#966E70

#C63F45

#E2222B

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

5.09:1

vs Black

4.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C53D43

#8D823D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C53D43

#666642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C53D43

#C2444F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bloody Safflower 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

#D35A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C53D43

Daylight 5500K

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

#C05F72

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.

#3CA19C

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: #C53D43;

CSS — background

background-color: #C53D43;

CSS Variable

--color-bloody-safflower: #C53D43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bloody-safflower': '#C53D43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C53D43] text-[#C53D43]

SCSS

$bloody-safflower: #C53D43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C53D43?

#C53D43 is Bloody Safflower, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C53D43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bloody Safflower?

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

What colors pair well with Bloody Safflower?

Bloody Safflower 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 Bloody Safflower?

You can download Bloody Safflower 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 Bloody Safflower?

The hex code is #C53D43. In RGB it's 197, 61, 67, and in HSL it's 357°, 54%, 51%.

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