REDS

Whiplash

#C74547

RGB 199, 69, 71 · HSL 359°, 54%, 53% · CMYK 0, 65, 64, 22

Whiplash is #C74547 in HEX — rgb(199, 69, 71), hsl(359°, 54%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 64%, 22%).

Whiplash pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 54%, 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#C74547

RGB199, 69, 71

HSL359°, 54%, 53%

HSV359°, 65%, 78%

CMYK0, 65, 64, 22

Decimal13059399

CSS RGBrgb(199, 69, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 54%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ryan 1314

ΔE 2.3 · #CC4847

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 2.6 · #C74142

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 2.9 · #C6494C

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 3.2 · #C53E40

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 3.2 · #CF454A

Behr

Mexican Chile 200D-6

ΔE 3.6 · #BD3D43

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 3.9 · #CA4042

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 5 · #B73D3F

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.4 · #BD413A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 6.5 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 7.5 · #B8473D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.8 · #BA4133

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 10.4 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.9 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 13.6 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 13.6 · #B53B26

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

#C74547

#46C8C6

Analogous

#C84689

#C74547

#C88546

Triadic

#C74547

#49C846

#4649C8

Split-Complementary

#C74547

#46C885

#4689C8

Tetradic

#C74547

#89C846

#46C8C6

#8546C8

Monochromatic

#5A1B1C

#952D2E

#C74547

#D98183

#EBBCBD

Rectangle

#C74547

#C8C646

#46C8C6

#4649C8

Compound

#C74547

#C88546

#46C8C6

#4689C8

Variations

Lighter

#D36B6D

#D89697

#E5C5C6

Darker

#A92F31

#761E20

#461011

Saturation

#9B7474

#C84649

#E32B2E

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

4.80:1

vs Black

4.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C74547

#908541

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C74547

#6B6B47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C74547

#C54B55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Whiplash 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

#D56050

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C74547

Daylight 5500K

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

#C26575

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.

#3EA8A6

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: #C74547;

CSS — background

background-color: #C74547;

CSS Variable

--color-whiplash: #C74547;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whiplash': '#C74547' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C74547] text-[#C74547]

SCSS

$whiplash: #C74547;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C74547?

#C74547 is Whiplash, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C74547 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whiplash?

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

What colors pair well with Whiplash?

Whiplash 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 Whiplash?

You can download Whiplash 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 Whiplash?

The hex code is #C74547. In RGB it's 199, 69, 71, and in HSL it's 359°, 54%, 53%.

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