REDS

Bestial Red

#992211

RGB 153, 34, 17 · HSL 8°, 80%, 33% · CMYK 0, 78, 89, 40

Bestial Red is #992211 in HEX — rgb(153, 34, 17), hsl(8°, 80%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 89%, 40%).

Bestial Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 80%, 33%. 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#992211

RGB153, 34, 17

HSL8°, 80%, 33%

HSV8°, 89%, 60%

CMYK0, 78, 89, 40

Decimal10035729

CSS RGBrgb(153, 34, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 80%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 3.3 · #A12312

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 7.1 · #9A0B15

Behr

Falling Leaves S-H-240

ΔE 7.6 · #A3391E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 9 · #B53B26

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 9.5 · #B73B28

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.9 · #B8352E

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 13.2 · #B33234

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 13.2 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 13.3 · #A0392F

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 14.2 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 14.2 · #A82E33

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14.4 · #BD413A

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 14.5 · #BF413A

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 16.4 · #AA423A

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 17.9 · #C34B44

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 21 · #B64F48

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

#992211

#118697

Analogous

#971142

#992211

#976611

Triadic

#992211

#119723

#231197

Split-Complementary

#992211

#119766

#114297

Tetradic

#992211

#429711

#118697

#661197

Monochromatic

#170503

#531309

#992211

#DC3318

#EC6955

Rectangle

#992211

#869711

#118697

#231197

Compound

#992211

#976611

#118697

#114297

Variations

Lighter

#D53118

#DE6553

#E5ABA2

Darker

#7C1A0B

#571006

#340902

Saturation

#684540

#972311

#A01D08

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

8.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#992211

#6B6000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#992211

#494914

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#992211

#972733

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bestial 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

#B24628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#992211

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F4B4C

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.

#176B78

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: #992211;

CSS — background

background-color: #992211;

CSS Variable

--color-bestial-red: #992211;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bestial-red': '#992211' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#992211] text-[#992211]

SCSS

$bestial-red: #992211;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #992211?

#992211 is Bestial Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #992211 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bestial Red?

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

What colors pair well with Bestial Red?

Bestial 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 Bestial Red?

You can download Bestial 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 Bestial Red?

The hex code is #992211. In RGB it's 153, 34, 17, and in HSL it's 8°, 80%, 33%.

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