REDS

Amaranth Red

#D3212D

RGB 211, 33, 45 · HSL 356°, 73%, 48% · CMYK 0, 84, 79, 17

Amaranth Red is #D3212D in HEX — rgb(211, 33, 45), hsl(356°, 73%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 84%, 79%, 17%).

Amaranth Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 73%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D3212D

RGB211, 33, 45

HSL356°, 73%, 48%

HSV356°, 84%, 83%

CMYK0, 84, 79, 17

Decimal13836589

CSS RGBrgb(211, 33, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 73%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 2.2 · #CF252B

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 2.3 · #D0252F

RAL

Strawberry Red 3018

ΔE 3.7 · #D53032

Behr

100 Mph P170-7

ΔE 3.8 · #CE1723

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 2001-10

ΔE 5.4 · #CB2D2D

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 5.8 · #C92C2B

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 8.5 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 11.5 · #BF2D32

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 14.6 · #F93753

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 15.2 · #B8352E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 15.4 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 16.6 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 17.8 · #B53B26

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 20.6 · #C53A4B

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 26.1 · #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

#D3212D

#21D4C8

Analogous

#D42186

#D3212D

#D46E21

Triadic

#D3212D

#2DD421

#212DD4

Split-Complementary

#D3212D

#21D46E

#2186D4

Tetradic

#D3212D

#86D421

#21D4C8

#6E21D4

Monochromatic

#4F0C11

#92171F

#D3212D

#E65C65

#F09EA3

Rectangle

#D3212D

#D4C821

#21D4C8

#212DD4

Compound

#D3212D

#D46E21

#21D4C8

#2186D4

Variations

Lighter

#E24752

#E17E85

#E8B9BC

Darker

#AD1721

#790D14

#48060B

Saturation

#956063

#D4212D

#E4111F

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

5.22:1

vs Black

4.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D3212D

#92841F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3212D

#62622C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3212D

#D03042

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Amaranth 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

#DE453D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3212D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CB4A61

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.

#27A9A0

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D3212D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3212D;

CSS Variable

--color-amaranth-red: #D3212D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amaranth-red': '#D3212D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3212D] text-[#D3212D]

SCSS

$amaranth-red: #D3212D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3212D?

#D3212D is Amaranth Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D3212D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amaranth Red?

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

What colors pair well with Amaranth Red?

Amaranth 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 Amaranth Red?

You can download Amaranth 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 Amaranth Red?

The hex code is #D3212D. In RGB it's 211, 33, 45, and in HSL it's 356°, 73%, 48%.

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