REDS

Paprika Kisses

#C24325

RGB 194, 67, 37 · HSL 11°, 68%, 45% · CMYK 0, 65, 81, 24

Paprika Kisses is #C24325 in HEX — rgb(194, 67, 37), hsl(11°, 68%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 81%, 24%).

Paprika Kisses pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 68%, 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#C24325

RGB194, 67, 37

HSL11°, 68%, 45%

HSV11°, 81%, 76%

CMYK0, 65, 81, 24

Decimal12731173

CSS RGBrgb(194, 67, 37)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 68%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orange Keeper S07F8

ΔE 5 · #CA4E33

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 5.3 · #CE4E35

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 5.7 · #C0402E

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 5.9 · #C93C20

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 6.1 · #B53B26

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 7.3 · #BD2E1E

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 7.8 · #DA5838

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 8.4 · #D7552A

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 8.7 · #C9543A

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 9.1 · #C4342D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.8 · #BA4133

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.9 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 11 · #CF5942

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 11.5 · #DF5E47

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 12.3 · #BF413A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#C24325

#25A4C1

Analogous

#C12556

#C24325

#C18F25

Triadic

#C24325

#25C141

#4125C1

Split-Complementary

#C24325

#25C18F

#2556C1

Tetradic

#C24325

#56C125

#25A4C1

#8F25C1

Monochromatic

#40160C

#812C18

#C24325

#DE6D54

#EBA494

Rectangle

#C24325

#A4C125

#25A4C1

#4125C1

Compound

#C24325

#C18F25

#25A4C1

#2556C1

Variations

Lighter

#DB5E43

#DB8C7A

#E5BFB7

Darker

#9D321A

#6E2110

#411308

Saturation

#8A645B

#C14125

#D33612

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

5.09:1

vs Black

4.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C24325

#8E8018

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C24325

#68682A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C24325

#C04551

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Paprika Kisses 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

#D15F37

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C24325

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE645B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#29859A

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: #C24325;

CSS — background

background-color: #C24325;

CSS Variable

--color-paprika-kisses: #C24325;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paprika-kisses': '#C24325' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C24325] text-[#C24325]

SCSS

$paprika-kisses: #C24325;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C24325?

#C24325 is Paprika Kisses, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C24325 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paprika Kisses?

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

What colors pair well with Paprika Kisses?

Paprika Kisses 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 Paprika Kisses?

You can download Paprika Kisses 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 Paprika Kisses?

The hex code is #C24325. In RGB it's 194, 67, 37, and in HSL it's 11°, 68%, 45%.

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