REDS

Red

#CA6868

RGB 202, 104, 104 · HSL 0°, 48%, 60% · CMYK 0, 49, 49, 21

Red is #CA6868 in HEX — rgb(202, 104, 104), hsl(0°, 48%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 49%, 21%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 48%, 60%. 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#CA6868

RGB202, 104, 104

HSL0°, 48%, 60%

HSV0°, 49%, 79%

CMYK0, 49, 49, 21

Decimal13265000

CSS RGBrgb(202, 104, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 48%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Wine MQ4-2

ΔE 1.9 · #C9686B

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 2.1 · #CD6766

Benjamin Moore

Bubble CSP-1180

ΔE 2.5 · #C96462

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 3 · #D36E70

Valspar

Sonora Rose 2002-3B

ΔE 3.2 · #C86C6D

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 4.4 · #D76C6E

Dulux

Bombay Pink S04F7

ΔE 4.7 · #C9706A

PPG

Red Cedar 1187-5

ΔE 5.5 · #D87678

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 5.7 · #D76968

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.7 · #CD746D

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 7.8 · #CC7365

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 10.4 · #AD5E54

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.3 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.3 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 15 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 16 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#CA6868

#68CACA

Analogous

#CA6899

#CA6868

#CA9968

Triadic

#CA6868

#68CA68

#6868CA

Split-Complementary

#CA6868

#68CA99

#6899CA

Tetradic

#CA6868

#99CA68

#68CACA

#9968CA

Monochromatic

#712828

#AA3C3C

#CA6868

#DEA1A1

#F2D9D9

Rectangle

#CA6868

#CACA68

#68CACA

#6868CA

Compound

#CA6868

#CA9968

#68CACA

#6899CA

Variations

Lighter

#D58686

#DBA9A9

#E7CFCF

Darker

#B83D3D

#812828

#4C1616

Saturation

#A88A8A

#CA6868

#E44E4E

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#CA6868

#9C9365

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA6868

#808068

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA6868

#C86B71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#D77B69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA6868

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4808D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#4FB5B5

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: #CA6868;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA6868;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #CA6868;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#CA6868' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA6868] text-[#CA6868]

SCSS

$red: #CA6868;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA6868?

#CA6868 is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA6868 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #CA6868. In RGB it's 202, 104, 104, and in HSL it's 0°, 48%, 60%.

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