REDS

Pure Red

#CB3234

RGB 203, 50, 52 · HSL 359°, 60%, 50% · CMYK 0, 75, 74, 20

Pure Red is #CB3234 in HEX — rgb(203, 50, 52), hsl(359°, 60%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 74%, 20%).

Pure Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 60%, 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#CB3234

RGB203, 50, 52

HSL359°, 60%, 50%

HSV359°, 75%, 80%

CMYK0, 75, 74, 20

Decimal13316660

CSS RGBrgb(203, 50, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 60%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pure Red 3028

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Red 2000-10

ΔE 2.3 · #CA2F2F

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 2.9 · #D43938

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 3.5 · #D63D3B

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 4 · #C4342D

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 4.5 · #BF2D32

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 5.4 · #C52033

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 6.4 · #C13A2F

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 8 · #B8352E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 8.4 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 9.2 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.9 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.8 · #B53B26

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 14.1 · #C53A4B

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.9 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 19.1 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#CB3234

#33CCC9

Analogous

#CC3382

#CB3234

#CC7D33

Triadic

#CB3234

#36CC33

#3336CC

Split-Complementary

#CB3234

#33CC7D

#3382CC

Tetradic

#CB3234

#82CC33

#33CCC9

#7D33CC

Monochromatic

#521415

#8F2425

#CB3234

#DB7072

#EBADAE

Rectangle

#CB3234

#CCC933

#33CCC9

#3336CC

Compound

#CB3234

#CC7D33

#33CCC9

#3382CC

Variations

Lighter

#D65C5E

#DA8B8D

#E5C0C0

Darker

#A62628

#741819

#450D0E

Saturation

#966969

#CC3336

#E6191D

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

5.19:1

vs Black

4.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CB3234

#8F822A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB3234

#646434

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB3234

#C83B49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pure 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

#D85242

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB3234

Daylight 5500K

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

#C55766

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#35A4A2

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: #CB3234;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB3234;

CSS Variable

--color-pure-red: #CB3234;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pure-red': '#CB3234' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB3234] text-[#CB3234]

SCSS

$pure-red: #CB3234;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB3234?

#CB3234 is Pure Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB3234 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pure Red?

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

What colors pair well with Pure Red?

Pure 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 Pure Red?

You can download Pure 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 Pure Red?

The hex code is #CB3234. In RGB it's 203, 50, 52, and in HSL it's 359°, 60%, 50%.

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