REDS

Lampoon

#805457

RGB 128, 84, 87 · HSL 356°, 21%, 42% · CMYK 0, 34, 32, 50

Lampoon is #805457 in HEX — rgb(128, 84, 87), hsl(356°, 21%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 32%, 50%).

Lampoon pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 21%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#805457

RGB128, 84, 87

HSL356°, 21%, 42%

HSV356°, 34%, 50%

CMYK0, 34, 32, 50

Decimal8410199

CSS RGBrgb(128, 84, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 21%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lampoon S02E7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Chocolate Cherry K-1129

ΔE 2 · #825757

Sherwin-Williams

Alaea SW7579

ΔE 2 · #81585B

Benjamin Moore

Love 1266

ΔE 2.5 · #865A5E

Valspar

In the Red 1007-5A

ΔE 2.5 · #7F5051

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowering Chestnut historic-flowering-chestnut

ΔE 3 · #875657

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

ΔE 3.2 · #89585D

Behr

Natural Copper BXC-52

ΔE 3.4 · #7D5756

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 3.7 · #835C5F

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

ΔE 3.9 · #784D4C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 7.5 · #6D4247

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.2 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.2 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.6 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 12.8 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 17.7 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#805457

#55827F

Analogous

#82556E

#805457

#826855

Triadic

#805457

#588255

#555882

Split-Complementary

#805457

#558268

#556E82

Tetradic

#805457

#6E8255

#55827F

#685582

Monochromatic

#251819

#533638

#805457

#A87A7D

#C7A9AB

Rectangle

#805457

#827F55

#55827F

#555882

Compound

#805457

#826855

#55827F

#556E82

Variations

Lighter

#A27073

#B69699

#D3C4C5

Darker

#694345

#492D2F

#2B1A1B

Saturation

#726465

#825558

#AC2A33

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

6.32:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#805457

#696656

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#805457

#5D5D57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#805457

#7F5658

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lampoon 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

#9F6C5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#805457

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D7181

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#44726F

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: #805457;

CSS — background

background-color: #805457;

CSS Variable

--color-lampoon: #805457;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lampoon': '#805457' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#805457] text-[#805457]

SCSS

$lampoon: #805457;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #805457?

#805457 is Lampoon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #805457 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lampoon?

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

What colors pair well with Lampoon?

Lampoon 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 Lampoon?

You can download Lampoon 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 Lampoon?

The hex code is #805457. In RGB it's 128, 84, 87, and in HSL it's 356°, 21%, 42%.

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