REDS

Oh so Red

#C74536

RGB 199, 69, 54 · HSL 6°, 57%, 50% · CMYK 0, 65, 73, 22

Oh so Red is #C74536 in HEX — rgb(199, 69, 54), hsl(6°, 57%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 73%, 22%).

Oh so Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 57%, 50%. 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#C74536

RGB199, 69, 54

HSL6°, 57%, 50%

HSV6°, 73%, 78%

CMYK0, 65, 73, 22

Decimal13059382

CSS RGBrgb(199, 69, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 57%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 2.1 · #C44538

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 2.8 · #C0402E

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 3.6 · #C13A2F

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 4.5 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 4.7 · #BA4133

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 4.8 · #C33A36

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 4.9 · #CE4E35

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 5.3 · #B73B28

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 5.4 · #BF413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 6.1 · #B53B26

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.1 · #BD413A

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 6.6 · #C9543A

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 8.6 · #CB3234

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 8.7 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 15.2 · #BA5B3A

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

#C74536

#37BAC8

Analogous

#C83771

#C74536

#C88E37

Triadic

#C74536

#37C845

#4537C8

Split-Complementary

#C74536

#37C88E

#3771C8

Tetradic

#C74536

#71C837

#37BAC8

#8E37C8

Monochromatic

#501C16

#8C3126

#C74536

#D97D73

#E9B5AF

Rectangle

#C74536

#BAC837

#37BAC8

#4537C8

Compound

#C74536

#C88E37

#37BAC8

#3771C8

Variations

Lighter

#D36A5F

#D8958D

#E4C4C1

Darker

#A33529

#72231A

#44130E

Saturation

#956E6A

#C84537

#E42F1B

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

4.85:1

vs Black

4.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C74536

#91842E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C74536

#6B6B38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C74536

#C54954

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Oh so 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

#D56044

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C74536

Daylight 5500K

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

#C26568

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.

#3896A1

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: #C74536;

CSS — background

background-color: #C74536;

CSS Variable

--color-oh-so-red: #C74536;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oh-so-red': '#C74536' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C74536] text-[#C74536]

SCSS

$oh-so-red: #C74536;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C74536?

#C74536 is Oh so Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C74536 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oh so Red?

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

What colors pair well with Oh so Red?

Oh so 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 Oh so Red?

You can download Oh so 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 Oh so Red?

The hex code is #C74536. In RGB it's 199, 69, 54, and in HSL it's 6°, 57%, 50%.

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