REDS

Possessed Red

#C2264D

RGB 194, 38, 77 · HSL 345°, 67%, 45% · CMYK 0, 80, 60, 24

Possessed Red is #C2264D in HEX — rgb(194, 38, 77), hsl(345°, 67%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 60%, 24%).

Possessed Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 67%, 45%. 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#C2264D

RGB194, 38, 77

HSL345°, 67%, 45%

HSV345°, 80%, 76%

CMYK0, 80, 60, 24

Decimal12723789

CSS RGBrgb(194, 38, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 67%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 5.3 · #C1334B

Behr

Intrigue P160-6

ΔE 6.9 · #C02741

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 8.1 · #C53A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 9.6 · #C03543

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 10.4 · #AB2E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 11 · #A4233C

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 11.7 · #D34E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 13.3 · #A42E41

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 14.1 · #BC383C

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 14.2 · #D72D6D

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 14.9 · #B83236

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 17.5 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 18.7 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 19 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 19.1 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 19.3 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#C2264D

#26C099

Analogous

#C02699

#C2264D

#C04C26

Triadic

#C2264D

#4CC026

#264CC0

Split-Complementary

#C2264D

#26C04C

#2699C0

Tetradic

#C2264D

#99C026

#26C099

#4C26C0

Monochromatic

#400D19

#801933

#C2264D

#DD5577

#EA95AA

Rectangle

#C2264D

#C09926

#26C099

#264CC0

Compound

#C2264D

#C04C26

#26C099

#2699C0

Variations

Lighter

#DA4469

#DB7B93

#E5B7C2

Darker

#9C1B3C

#6E1128

#410817

Saturation

#8A5C67

#C0264C

#D31343

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

5.71:1

vs Black

3.68:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C2264D

#857C48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2264D

#5C5C49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2264D

#BF3742

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Possessed 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

#D14955

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2264D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE4E79

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.

#2A997D

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: #C2264D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2264D;

CSS Variable

--color-possessed-red: #C2264D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'possessed-red': '#C2264D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2264D] text-[#C2264D]

SCSS

$possessed-red: #C2264D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2264D?

#C2264D is Possessed Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C2264D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Possessed Red?

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

What colors pair well with Possessed Red?

Possessed 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 Possessed Red?

You can download Possessed 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 Possessed Red?

The hex code is #C2264D. In RGB it's 194, 38, 77, and in HSL it's 345°, 67%, 45%.

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