REDS

Imperial Red

#EC2938

RGB 236, 41, 56 · HSL 355°, 84%, 54% · CMYK 0, 83, 76, 7

Imperial Red is #EC2938 in HEX — rgb(236, 41, 56), hsl(355°, 84%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 83%, 76%, 7%).

Imperial Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 84%, 54%. 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#EC2938

RGB236, 41, 56

HSL355°, 84%, 54%

HSV355°, 83%, 93%

CMYK0, 83, 76, 7

Decimal15477048

CSS RGBrgb(236, 41, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 84%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fiery Red 180B-6

ΔE 5.6 · #E93241

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 8.2 · #E63244

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 9.6 · #D0252F

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 9.7 · #CF252B

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 11 · #F93753

Benjamin Moore

Vermilion 2002-10

ΔE 11.7 · #D0322C

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 12.3 · #E44836

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 13.3 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 18.4 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 20 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.2 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 23 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 24.6 · #B53B26

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 25.3 · #C53A4B

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 33.3 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#EC2938

#27ECDC

Analogous

#EC279A

#EC2938

#EC7927

Triadic

#EC2938

#38EC27

#2738EC

Split-Complementary

#EC2938

#27EC79

#279AEC

Tetradic

#EC2938

#9AEC27

#27ECDC

#7927EC

Monochromatic

#710A12

#B7101E

#EC2938

#F26E79

#F8B4BA

Rectangle

#EC2938

#ECDC27

#27ECDC

#2738EC

Compound

#EC2938

#EC7927

#27ECDC

#279AEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0525F

#EB868F

#EEBEC2

Darker

#CF0D1D

#920611

#570109

Saturation

#A76C71

#EC2738

#F61E30

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

4.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.94:1

Deuteranopia

#EC2938

#A4952A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC2938

#707036

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC2938

#E9394C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Imperial 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

#F04B45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC2938

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE5069

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#21C9BB

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: #EC2938;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC2938;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-red: #EC2938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-red': '#EC2938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC2938] text-[#EC2938]

SCSS

$imperial-red: #EC2938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC2938?

#EC2938 is Imperial Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #EC2938 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Red?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial Red?

Imperial 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 Imperial Red?

You can download Imperial 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 Imperial Red?

The hex code is #EC2938. In RGB it's 236, 41, 56, and in HSL it's 355°, 84%, 54%.

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