PINKS

Carmine

#D60036

RGB 214, 0, 54 · HSL 345°, 100%, 42% · CMYK 0, 100, 75, 16

Carmine is #D60036 in HEX — rgb(214, 0, 54), hsl(345°, 100%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 16%).

Carmine pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 100%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D60036

RGB214, 0, 54

HSL345°, 100%, 42%

HSV345°, 100%, 84%

CMYK0, 100, 75, 16

Decimal14024758

CSS RGBrgb(214, 0, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 100%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Race Car Stripe P170-6

ΔE 4.5 · #D7223B

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 7.2 · #E63244

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 8.3 · #D0252F

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 9.7 · #CF252B

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 11 · #F93753

Benjamin Moore

Bonfire 2001-20

ΔE 11.6 · #D63A40

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 12.3 · #D43938

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 13 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 14.3 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 18.5 · #CF454A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 18.6 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 19.4 · #B8352E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 19.6 · #C53A4B

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 20.5 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 28.1 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 29.2 · #D65F3D

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

#D60036

#00D6A1

Analogous

#D600A1

#D60036

#D63600

Triadic

#D60036

#36D600

#0036D6

Split-Complementary

#D60036

#00D636

#00A1D6

Tetradic

#D60036

#A1D600

#00D6A1

#3600D6

Monochromatic

#3D000F

#8A0022

#D60036

#FF245B

#FF7094

Rectangle

#D60036

#D6A100

#00D6A1

#0036D6

Compound

#D60036

#D63600

#00D6A1

#00A1D6

Variations

Lighter

#FF124E

#F25B81

#EFA7B9

Darker

#AB002B

#76001D

#450011

Saturation

#8B4B5B

#D60036

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D60036

#91842A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D60036

#5F5F32

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D60036

#D3263A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carmine strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E02D44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D60036

Daylight 5500K

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

#CD3268

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#12A47F

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: #D60036;

CSS — background

background-color: #D60036;

CSS Variable

--color-carmine: #D60036;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carmine': '#D60036' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D60036] text-[#D60036]

SCSS

$carmine: #D60036;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D60036?

#D60036 is Carmine, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D60036 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carmine?

Carmine works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Carmine?

Carmine pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Carmine?

You can download Carmine 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 Carmine?

The hex code is #D60036. In RGB it's 214, 0, 54, and in HSL it's 345°, 100%, 42%.

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