REDS

Koi

#C35539

RGB 195, 85, 57 · HSL 12°, 55%, 49% · CMYK 0, 56, 71, 24

Koi is #C35539 in HEX — rgb(195, 85, 57), hsl(12°, 55%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 71%, 24%).

Koi pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 55%, 49%. 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#C35539

RGB195, 85, 57

HSL12°, 55%, 49%

HSV12°, 71%, 76%

CMYK0, 56, 71, 24

Decimal12801337

CSS RGBrgb(195, 85, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 55%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Koi UL120-18

Exact match

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 2.9 · #C9543A

Benjamin Moore

Fireball 2170-10

ΔE 3.2 · #C45333

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 3.2 · #C04D35

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 4.2 · #C75433

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 4.3 · #CF5942

Vista Paint

Sweet Baby Rose C-1066

ΔE 5 · #BF4F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 5.2 · #C35831

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 6.1 · #B74D3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 6.2 · #C24F40

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 6.5 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 6.9 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.2 · #BA4133

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 9.2 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 9.5 · #B53B26

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 10.3 · #DA5838

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#C35539

#38A6C2

Analogous

#C23861

#C35539

#C29838

Triadic

#C35539

#38C254

#5438C2

Split-Complementary

#C35539

#38C298

#3861C2

Tetradic

#C35539

#61C238

#38A6C2

#9838C2

Monochromatic

#4B2016

#863A27

#C35539

#D68571

#E7B8AC

Rectangle

#C35539

#A6C238

#38A6C2

#5438C2

Compound

#C35539

#C29838

#38A6C2

#3861C2

Variations

Lighter

#D0755E

#D59B8C

#E3C7C0

Darker

#9E412A

#6E2C1B

#41190F

Saturation

#927168

#C25438

#DE431C

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

4.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.68:1

Deuteranopia

#C35539

#938733

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C35539

#72723D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C35539

#C1565F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Koi 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

#D26C46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C35539

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF716A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#39889C

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: #C35539;

CSS — background

background-color: #C35539;

CSS Variable

--color-koi: #C35539;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'koi': '#C35539' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C35539] text-[#C35539]

SCSS

$koi: #C35539;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C35539?

#C35539 is Koi, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C35539 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Koi?

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

What colors pair well with Koi?

Koi 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 Koi?

You can download Koi 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 Koi?

The hex code is #C35539. In RGB it's 195, 85, 57, and in HSL it's 12°, 55%, 49%.

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