REDS

Race Car Stripe

#CF4944

RGB 207, 73, 68 · HSL 2°, 59%, 54% · CMYK 0, 65, 67, 19

Race Car Stripe is #CF4944 in HEX — rgb(207, 73, 68), hsl(2°, 59%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 67%, 19%).

Race Car Stripe pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 59%, 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#CF4944

RGB207, 73, 68

HSL2°, 59%, 54%

HSV2°, 67%, 81%

CMYK0, 65, 67, 19

Decimal13584708

CSS RGBrgb(207, 73, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 59%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 2.4 · #D24B42

Benjamin Moore

Ryan 1314

ΔE 2.7 · #CC4847

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 3.5 · #CA4042

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 3.6 · #C74142

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 4.3 · #C53E40

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 5.2 · #C33A36

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.6 · #BD413A

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 5.8 · #D05443

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 6.4 · #D1584C

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.5 · #D75954

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 7.5 · #BA4133

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 7.6 · #E34B50

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 8.9 · #CB3234

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.3 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 14.9 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#CF4944

#44CACF

Analogous

#CF4485

#CF4944

#CF8E44

Triadic

#CF4944

#44CF49

#4944CF

Split-Complementary

#CF4944

#44CF8E

#4485CF

Tetradic

#CF4944

#85CF44

#44CACF

#8E44CF

Monochromatic

#611B19

#9E2D29

#CF4944

#DF8481

#EEC0BE

Rectangle

#CF4944

#CACF44

#44CACF

#4944CF

Compound

#CF4944

#CF8E44

#44CACF

#4485CF

Variations

Lighter

#D96D6A

#DC9895

#E7C6C5

Darker

#B22E2A

#7D1E1B

#4A100E

Saturation

#9E7675

#CF4944

#E7332C

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

4.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.69:1

Deuteranopia

#CF4944

#978A3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF4944

#707045

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF4944

#CD4E59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Race Car Stripe 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

#DB634E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF4944

Daylight 5500K

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

#C86872

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#3AACB0

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: #CF4944;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF4944;

CSS Variable

--color-race-car-stripe: #CF4944;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'race-car-stripe': '#CF4944' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF4944] text-[#CF4944]

SCSS

$race-car-stripe: #CF4944;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF4944?

#CF4944 is Race Car Stripe, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CF4944 warm or cool?

Race Car Stripe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Race Car Stripe?

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

What colors pair well with Race Car Stripe?

Race Car Stripe 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 Race Car Stripe?

You can download Race Car Stripe 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 Race Car Stripe?

The hex code is #CF4944. In RGB it's 207, 73, 68, and in HSL it's 2°, 59%, 54%.

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