REDS

Saffron Desires

#C24359

RGB 194, 67, 89 · HSL 350°, 51%, 51% · CMYK 0, 65, 54, 24

Saffron Desires is #C24359 in HEX — rgb(194, 67, 89), hsl(350°, 51%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 54%, 24%).

Saffron Desires pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 51%, 51%. 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#C24359

RGB194, 67, 89

HSL350°, 51%, 51%

HSV350°, 65%, 76%

CMYK0, 65, 54, 24

Decimal12731225

CSS RGBrgb(194, 67, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 51%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Drop 1329

ΔE 2.7 · #BC4355

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 4.2 · #CA4B65

Behr

Red Jalapeno 190D-6

ΔE 4.6 · #C03F4F

Valspar

Whipped Strawberry 1006-1A

ΔE 4.8 · #C74E5B

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Hill DE5069

ΔE 5 · #CC5160

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 5.8 · #C84F68

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 7.6 · #AE3D55

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 8.1 · #CB556E

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 8.3 · #BD4048

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 9.7 · #A73944

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.9 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.3 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 15.2 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.3 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 16.5 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 22.3 · #9D0B1E

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

#C24359

#42C2AD

Analogous

#C24297

#C24359

#C26D42

Triadic

#C24359

#58C242

#4258C2

Split-Complementary

#C24359

#42C26D

#4297C2

Tetradic

#C24359

#97C242

#42C2AD

#6D42C2

Monochromatic

#511A23

#8B2D3D

#C24359

#D57C8B

#E7B6BE

Rectangle

#C24359

#C2AD42

#42C2AD

#4258C2

Compound

#C24359

#C26D42

#42C2AD

#4297C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE6879

#D5949E

#E3C4C9

Darker

#A03043

#701F2D

#421119

Saturation

#956F75

#C24258

#E02443

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

4.95:1

vs Black

4.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C24359

#8B8255

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C24359

#686857

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C24359

#BF4C54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Saffron Desires 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

#D15F5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C24359

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE6482

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3F9E8E

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #C24359;

CSS — background

background-color: #C24359;

CSS Variable

--color-saffron-desires: #C24359;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saffron-desires': '#C24359' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C24359] text-[#C24359]

SCSS

$saffron-desires: #C24359;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C24359?

#C24359 is Saffron Desires, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C24359 warm or cool?

Saffron Desires reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Saffron Desires?

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

What colors pair well with Saffron Desires?

Saffron Desires 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 Saffron Desires?

You can download Saffron Desires 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 Saffron Desires?

The hex code is #C24359. In RGB it's 194, 67, 89, and in HSL it's 350°, 51%, 51%.

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