REDS

Claret

#CA5044

RGB 202, 80, 68 · HSL 5°, 56%, 53% · CMYK 0, 60, 66, 21

Claret is #CA5044 in HEX — rgb(202, 80, 68), hsl(5°, 56%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 66%, 21%).

Claret pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 56%, 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#CA5044

RGB202, 80, 68

HSL5°, 56%, 53%

HSV5°, 66%, 79%

CMYK0, 60, 66, 21

Decimal13258820

CSS RGBrgb(202, 80, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 56%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Claret 2008-20

Exact match

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 1.2 · #CB5345

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 3 · #D1584C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 3.1 · #C24F40

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 3.3 · #D05443

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 3.4 · #C34B44

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 3.9 · #BE4C3E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.1 · #BD413A

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 5.7 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 5.9 · #B8473D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 6.1 · #BA4133

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 6.7 · #CB5251

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.4 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.3 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 10.5 · #CC6653

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.5 · #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

#CA5044

#44BFCA

Analogous

#CA447C

#CA5044

#CA9244

Triadic

#CA5044

#44CA4F

#4F44CA

Split-Complementary

#CA5044

#44CA92

#447CCA

Tetradic

#CA5044

#7CCA44

#44BFCA

#9244CA

Monochromatic

#5B1F1A

#97342B

#CA5044

#DB8780

#ECBFBB

Rectangle

#CA5044

#BFCA44

#44BFCA

#4F44CA

Compound

#CA5044

#CA9244

#44BFCA

#447CCA

Variations

Lighter

#D57269

#D99B95

#E5C7C5

Darker

#AC372D

#78241D

#47140F

Saturation

#9B7673

#CA4F44

#E5392A

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

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#CA5044

#96893E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA5044

#727246

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA5044

#C8535D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Claret 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

#D7694E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA5044

Daylight 5500K

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

#C46E72

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.

#3CA0AA

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: #CA5044;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA5044;

CSS Variable

--color-claret: #CA5044;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'claret': '#CA5044' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA5044] text-[#CA5044]

SCSS

$claret: #CA5044;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA5044?

#CA5044 is Claret, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA5044 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Claret?

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

What colors pair well with Claret?

Claret 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 Claret?

You can download Claret 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 Claret?

The hex code is #CA5044. In RGB it's 202, 80, 68, and in HSL it's 5°, 56%, 53%.

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