BS 381C 473 Gulf Red
#A33B2E  ·  hsl(6.67, 55.98%, 40.98%)
Tints & Shades
#290F0C
#411812
#5A2019
#722920
#8B3227
#A33B2E
#C64838
#D1685B
#DB887E
#E4A9A1
#EEC9C4
Color Values
Hex #A33B2E
RGB 163, 59, 46
HSL hsl(6.67, 55.98%, 40.98%)
CMYK 0%, 64%, 72%, 36%
CSS Variable
--color-bs-381c-473-gulf-red: #A33B2E;
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On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
6.52:1 ratio
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On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.22:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

BS 381C 473 Gulf Red — BS 381C 473 Gulf Red is an official colour from the British Standard BS 381C, used for identification, coding and special purposes in the UK. It belongs to the Red family: a medium-toned, moderately saturated tone with hex code #A33B2E and RGB values of 163, 59, 46. Its dominant channel values give it a warm undertone typical of the BS 381C system. Gulf Red is employed in industrial, military, transport and architectural applications. It pairs well with other BS 381C tones and neutral greys. Nearest neighbors: related BS 381C colours in the same hue group.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

Test how BS 381C 473 Gulf Red harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
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Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in BS 381C 473 Gulf Red (#A33B2E) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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