REDS

Dingy Dungeon

#C53151

RGB 197, 49, 81 · HSL 347°, 60%, 48% · CMYK 0, 75, 59, 23

Dingy Dungeon is #C53151 in HEX — rgb(197, 49, 81), hsl(347°, 60%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 59%, 23%).

Dingy Dungeon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 60%, 48%. 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#C53151

RGB197, 49, 81

HSL347°, 60%, 48%

HSV347°, 75%, 77%

CMYK0, 75, 59, 23

Decimal12923217

CSS RGBrgb(197, 49, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 60%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 3.6 · #C1334B

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 6.2 · #C53A4B

Behr

Intrigue P160-6

ΔE 7.1 · #C02741

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 8.4 · #C03543

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 9 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 9.4 · #AB2E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 10.4 · #BD4048

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 12.2 · #A42E41

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 12.8 · #BC383C

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 14 · #B83236

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 14.7 · #D72D6D

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 15.8 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 16.8 · #B34C53

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 17.2 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 18.2 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 19.7 · #9D0B1E

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

#C53151

#31C4A4

Analogous

#C4319A

#C53151

#C45B31

Triadic

#C53151

#51C431

#3151C4

Split-Complementary

#C53151

#31C45B

#319AC4

Tetradic

#C53151

#9AC431

#31C4A4

#5B31C4

Monochromatic

#49121E

#872238

#C53151

#D96881

#E9A5B4

Rectangle

#C53151

#C4A431

#31C4A4

#3151C4

Compound

#C53151

#C45B31

#31C4A4

#319AC4

Variations

Lighter

#D55571

#D88798

#E4BDC6

Darker

#A0243F

#70172A

#420C18

Saturation

#90646E

#C43151

#DC1843

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

5.34:1

vs Black

3.93:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C53151

#89804C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C53151

#61614E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C53151

#C23F48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dingy Dungeon 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

#D35158

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C53151

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0567C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#339D86

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: #C53151;

CSS — background

background-color: #C53151;

CSS Variable

--color-dingy-dungeon: #C53151;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dingy-dungeon': '#C53151' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C53151] text-[#C53151]

SCSS

$dingy-dungeon: #C53151;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C53151?

#C53151 is Dingy Dungeon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C53151 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dingy Dungeon?

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

What colors pair well with Dingy Dungeon?

Dingy Dungeon 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 Dingy Dungeon?

You can download Dingy Dungeon 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 Dingy Dungeon?

The hex code is #C53151. In RGB it's 197, 49, 81, and in HSL it's 347°, 60%, 48%.

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