REDS

Dried Saffron

#C33E29

RGB 195, 62, 41 · HSL 8°, 65%, 46% · CMYK 0, 68, 79, 24

Dried Saffron is #C33E29 in HEX — rgb(195, 62, 41), hsl(8°, 65%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 79%, 24%).

Dried Saffron pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 65%, 46%. 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#C33E29

RGB195, 62, 41

HSL8°, 65%, 46%

HSV8°, 79%, 76%

CMYK0, 68, 79, 24

Decimal12795433

CSS RGBrgb(195, 62, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 65%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 3.5 · #C0402E

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 4.5 · #C13A2F

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 4.8 · #B73B28

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 5.3 · #CE4E35

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 5.3 · #B53B26

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 5.5 · #C4342D

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 6.2 · #C93C20

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 7.5 · #B8352E

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 8 · #C33A36

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.9 · #DA5838

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 9.1 · #D24B42

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 9.2 · #C9543A

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 9.9 · #BF413A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 11.3 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 17.4 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#C33E29

#29ADC2

Analogous

#C22961

#C33E29

#C28A29

Triadic

#C33E29

#29C23D

#3D29C2

Split-Complementary

#C33E29

#29C28A

#2961C2

Tetradic

#C33E29

#61C229

#29ADC2

#8A29C2

Monochromatic

#43150E

#82291C

#C33E29

#DC6C5B

#EAA59A

Rectangle

#C33E29

#ADC229

#29ADC2

#3D29C2

Compound

#C33E29

#C28A29

#29ADC2

#2961C2

Variations

Lighter

#D85C49

#DA8B7F

#E5BFB9

Darker

#9E2F1E

#6F1F12

#421109

Saturation

#8C655E

#C23D29

#D62E15

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

5.20:1

vs Black

4.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C33E29

#8D801E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C33E29

#66662C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C33E29

#C1424E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dried Saffron 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

#D25B3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C33E29

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF605E

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.

#2D8C9B

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: #C33E29;

CSS — background

background-color: #C33E29;

CSS Variable

--color-dried-saffron: #C33E29;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dried-saffron': '#C33E29' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C33E29] text-[#C33E29]

SCSS

$dried-saffron: #C33E29;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C33E29?

#C33E29 is Dried Saffron, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C33E29 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dried Saffron?

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

What colors pair well with Dried Saffron?

Dried Saffron 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 Dried Saffron?

You can download Dried Saffron 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 Dried Saffron?

The hex code is #C33E29. In RGB it's 195, 62, 41, and in HSL it's 8°, 65%, 46%.

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