REDS

California Wine

#CA4B65

RGB 202, 75, 101 · HSL 348°, 55%, 54% · CMYK 0, 63, 50, 21

California Wine is #CA4B65 in HEX — rgb(202, 75, 101), hsl(348°, 55%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 50%, 21%).

California Wine pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 55%, 54%. 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#CA4B65

RGB202, 75, 101

HSL348°, 55%, 54%

HSV348°, 63%, 79%

CMYK0, 63, 50, 21

Decimal13257573

CSS RGBrgb(202, 75, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 55%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 2.5 · #C84F68

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 4.2 · #D04667

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 4.6 · #CB556E

Behr

Matadors Cape M160-6

ΔE 4.9 · #D34F71

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Hill DE5069

ΔE 5.4 · #CC5160

Valspar

Whipped Strawberry 1006-1A

ΔE 6.5 · #C74E5B

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 8.7 · #AE3D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 9 · #B2485B

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 9.7 · #D46575

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 10.9 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.8 · #A53C49

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 18.8 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 20.1 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 24.2 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#CA4B65

#49CAB0

Analogous

#CA49A4

#CA4B65

#CA7049

Triadic

#CA4B65

#63CA49

#4963CA

Split-Complementary

#CA4B65

#49CA70

#49A4CA

Tetradic

#CA4B65

#A4CA49

#49CAB0

#7049CA

Monochromatic

#5F1C29

#9A2D43

#CA4B65

#DB8496

#EDC0C9

Rectangle

#CA4B65

#CAB049

#49CAB0

#4963CA

Compound

#CA4B65

#CA7049

#49CAB0

#49A4CA

Variations

Lighter

#D56E82

#DA98A5

#E6C6CC

Darker

#AE2F48

#7A1E30

#48101B

Saturation

#9D767E

#CA4963

#E52F53

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

4.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.71:1

Deuteranopia

#CA4B65

#918A61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA4B65

#6F6F62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA4B65

#C7555B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

California Wine 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

#D76567

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA4B65

Daylight 5500K

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

#C46A8B

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.

#3EAC96

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: #CA4B65;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA4B65;

CSS Variable

--color-california-wine: #CA4B65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-wine': '#CA4B65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA4B65] text-[#CA4B65]

SCSS

$california-wine: #CA4B65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA4B65?

#CA4B65 is California Wine, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA4B65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California Wine?

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

What colors pair well with California Wine?

California Wine 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 California Wine?

You can download California Wine 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 California Wine?

The hex code is #CA4B65. In RGB it's 202, 75, 101, and in HSL it's 348°, 55%, 54%.

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