REDS

Reddish

#C44240

RGB 196, 66, 64 · HSL 1°, 53%, 51% · CMYK 0, 66, 67, 23

Reddish is #C44240 in HEX — rgb(196, 66, 64), hsl(1°, 53%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 67%, 23%).

Reddish pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 53%, 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#C44240

RGB196, 66, 64

HSL1°, 53%, 51%

HSV1°, 67%, 77%

CMYK0, 66, 67, 23

Decimal12862016

CSS RGBrgb(196, 66, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 53%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Strawberry 2003-20

ΔE 1.7 · #C43E3E

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 1.7 · #C74142

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 2 · #C53E40

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 2.8 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 3.1 · #BD413A

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 3.7 · #B9383A

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 4.3 · #C34B44

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 4.9 · #C33A36

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 5 · #B83236

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 5.4 · #B73D3F

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 5.5 · #C6494C

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 6.3 · #BA4133

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 9.7 · #B32428

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 10.8 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.6 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 12.9 · #9B2C2C

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

#C44240

#40C2C4

Analogous

#C44080

#C44240

#C48440

Triadic

#C44240

#40C442

#4240C4

Split-Complementary

#C44240

#40C484

#4080C4

Tetradic

#C44240

#80C440

#40C2C4

#8440C4

Monochromatic

#521A19

#8C2D2B

#C44240

#D67C7A

#E8B6B5

Rectangle

#C44240

#C2C440

#40C2C4

#4240C4

Compound

#C44240

#C48440

#40C2C4

#4080C4

Variations

Lighter

#D06866

#D69392

#E3C4C3

Darker

#A2302E

#711F1E

#431110

Saturation

#966F6E

#C44240

#E22622

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

5.00:1

vs Black

4.20:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C44240

#8E823A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C44240

#686840

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C44240

#C24852

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Reddish 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

#D25E4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C44240

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0636F

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.

#3D9FA0

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: #C44240;

CSS — background

background-color: #C44240;

CSS Variable

--color-reddish: #C44240;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reddish': '#C44240' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C44240] text-[#C44240]

SCSS

$reddish: #C44240;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C44240?

#C44240 is Reddish, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C44240 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reddish?

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

What colors pair well with Reddish?

Reddish 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 Reddish?

You can download Reddish 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 Reddish?

The hex code is #C44240. In RGB it's 196, 66, 64, and in HSL it's 1°, 53%, 51%.

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