REDS

Burnt Red

#C6494C

RGB 198, 73, 76 · HSL 359°, 52%, 53% · CMYK 0, 63, 62, 22

Burnt Red is #C6494C in HEX — rgb(198, 73, 76), hsl(359°, 52%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 62%, 22%).

Burnt Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 52%, 53%. 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#C6494C

RGB198, 73, 76

HSL359°, 52%, 53%

HSV359°, 63%, 78%

CMYK0, 63, 62, 22

Decimal12994892

CSS RGBrgb(198, 73, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 52%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

Exact match

Valspar

Autumn Fire 1007-1A

ΔE 2.2 · #C34B4A

Benjamin Moore

Holly 1321

ΔE 2.9 · #C34D4E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 3.2 · #CB5251

Behr

Glowing Scarlet HDC-FL13-1

ΔE 3.4 · #BD444A

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 3.6 · #BD4048

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 3.7 · #BB4147

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 6.1 · #C53E40

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.5 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 6.9 · #BB4B51

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.2 · #BD413A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.9 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 8.9 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.5 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 11.3 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 15 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#C6494C

#49C5C3

Analogous

#C54989

#C6494C

#C58549

Triadic

#C6494C

#4BC549

#494BC5

Split-Complementary

#C6494C

#49C585

#4989C5

Tetradic

#C6494C

#89C549

#49C5C3

#8549C5

Monochromatic

#591C1D

#932F30

#C6494C

#D88384

#EABDBE

Rectangle

#C6494C

#C5C349

#49C5C3

#494BC5

Compound

#C6494C

#C58549

#49C5C3

#4989C5

Variations

Lighter

#D16D6F

#D79798

#E4C6C6

Darker

#A73133

#752021

#451112

Saturation

#9A7475

#C5494B

#E22C2F

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

4.71:1

vs Black

4.46:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C6494C

#908647

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6494C

#6C6C4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6494C

#C44F58

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burnt 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

#D46354

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6494C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C16878

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.

#40A6A4

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: #C6494C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6494C;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-red: #C6494C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-red': '#C6494C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6494C] text-[#C6494C]

SCSS

$burnt-red: #C6494C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6494C?

#C6494C is Burnt Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C6494C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnt Red?

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

What colors pair well with Burnt Red?

Burnt 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 Burnt Red?

You can download Burnt 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 Burnt Red?

The hex code is #C6494C. In RGB it's 198, 73, 76, and in HSL it's 359°, 52%, 53%.

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