REDS

Red Dahlia

#85222B

RGB 133, 34, 43 · HSL 355°, 59%, 33% · CMYK 0, 74, 68, 48

Red Dahlia is #85222B in HEX — rgb(133, 34, 43), hsl(355°, 59%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 74%, 68%, 48%).

Red Dahlia pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 59%, 33%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#85222B

RGB133, 34, 43

HSL355°, 59%, 33%

HSV355°, 74%, 52%

CMYK0, 74, 68, 48

Decimal8725035

CSS RGBrgb(133, 34, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 59%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Briquette 190D-7

ΔE 2.5 · #862730

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 4.5 · #8B2829

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 4.9 · #942A35

Vista Paint

Romantic Night C-1137

ΔE 5.4 · #943136

RAL

Purple Red 3004

ΔE 5.5 · #75151E

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 5.5 · #922F30

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 6 · #8A3234

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 6.5 · #90343A

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 6.8 · #94353C

Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW6321

ΔE 7.6 · #8E3738

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 7.9 · #9A3636

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 9.7 · #9D3E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 10.7 · #A53B3D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11 · #732318

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 11.5 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#85222B

#23867E

Analogous

#86235C

#85222B

#864C23

Triadic

#85222B

#2B8623

#232B86

Split-Complementary

#85222B

#23864C

#235C86

Tetradic

#85222B

#5C8623

#23867E

#4C2386

Monochromatic

#140506

#491317

#85222B

#C3323E

#D86972

Rectangle

#85222B

#867E23

#23867E

#232B86

Compound

#85222B

#864C23

#23867E

#235C86

Variations

Lighter

#BC313C

#CC656E

#DCABAF

Darker

#6D1A21

#4C1015

#2D090C

Saturation

#634548

#86232B

#97111C

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

9.29:1

AAA

vs Black

2.26:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#85222B

#5D5527

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85222B

#41412A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85222B

#832830

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Dahlia 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

#A3463B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85222B

Daylight 5500K

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

#904B60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#246B65

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: #85222B;

CSS — background

background-color: #85222B;

CSS Variable

--color-red-dahlia: #85222B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-dahlia': '#85222B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85222B] text-[#85222B]

SCSS

$red-dahlia: #85222B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85222B?

#85222B is Red Dahlia, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #85222B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Dahlia?

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

What colors pair well with Red Dahlia?

Red Dahlia 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 Red Dahlia?

You can download Red Dahlia 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 Red Dahlia?

The hex code is #85222B. In RGB it's 133, 34, 43, and in HSL it's 355°, 59%, 33%.

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