REDS

Smoking Red

#992200

RGB 153, 34, 0 · HSL 13°, 100%, 30% · CMYK 0, 78, 100, 40

Smoking Red is #992200 in HEX — rgb(153, 34, 0), hsl(13°, 100%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 100%, 40%).

Smoking Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 100%, 30%. 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#992200

RGB153, 34, 0

HSL13°, 100%, 30%

HSV13°, 100%, 60%

CMYK0, 78, 100, 40

Decimal10035712

CSS RGBrgb(153, 34, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 100%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 6.1 · #A12312

Behr

Summer Heat S-H-220

ΔE 10.4 · #A53B1D

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.7 · #B53B26

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 12.1 · #9A0B15

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 12.4 · #B73B28

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 15.4 · #B8352E

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 16.2 · #C4342D

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 17.2 · #C04D35

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 17.8 · #C75433

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 19.2 · #C9543A

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 19.2 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 19.3 · #BD413A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 19.8 · #B83236

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 20 · #9B2C2C

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 21.8 · #CF5942

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.9 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#992200

#007899

Analogous

#99002B

#992200

#996E00

Triadic

#992200

#009921

#210099

Split-Complementary

#992200

#00996E

#002B99

Tetradic

#992200

#2B9900

#007899

#6E0099

Monochromatic

#1A0600

#4D1100

#992200

#E63200

#FF5F33

Rectangle

#992200

#789900

#007899

#210099

Compound

#992200

#996E00

#007899

#002B99

Variations

Lighter

#E03100

#EF6039

#ECA895

Darker

#7A1B00

#541200

#310B00

Saturation

#633F36

#992100

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

8.13:1

AAA

vs Black

2.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#992200

#6C6000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#992200

#494907

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#992200

#972633

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Smoking 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

#B2461B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#992200

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F4B3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#0D5F75

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: #992200;

CSS — background

background-color: #992200;

CSS Variable

--color-smoking-red: #992200;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoking-red': '#992200' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#992200] text-[#992200]

SCSS

$smoking-red: #992200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #992200?

#992200 is Smoking Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #992200 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoking Red?

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

What colors pair well with Smoking Red?

Smoking 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 Smoking Red?

You can download Smoking 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 Smoking Red?

The hex code is #992200. In RGB it's 153, 34, 0, and in HSL it's 13°, 100%, 30%.

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