REDS

Calypso Berry

#C53A4B

RGB 197, 58, 75 · HSL 353°, 55%, 50% · CMYK 0, 71, 62, 23

Calypso Berry is #C53A4B in HEX — rgb(197, 58, 75), hsl(353°, 55%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 62%, 23%).

Calypso Berry pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 55%, 50%. 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#C53A4B

RGB197, 58, 75

HSL353°, 55%, 50%

HSV353°, 71%, 77%

CMYK0, 71, 62, 23

Decimal12925515

CSS RGBrgb(197, 58, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 55%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 3 · #C03543

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 3.1 · #C1334B

Behr

Tandoori M170-7

ΔE 3.6 · #BC3A46

Vista Paint

Rosie O'Dell K-1221

ΔE 4.6 · #C13D44

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 5.2 · #BD4048

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 6.3 · #CF454A

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 7 · #BC383C

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 8.6 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 9 · #AD2C34

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 11.1 · #BD413A

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 12.7 · #C51D34

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.5 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 14.3 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 14.5 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 16.5 · #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

#C53A4B

#39C6B5

Analogous

#C63990

#C53A4B

#C66F39

Triadic

#C53A4B

#4AC639

#394AC6

Split-Complementary

#C53A4B

#39C66F

#3990C6

Tetradic

#C53A4B

#90C639

#39C6B5

#6F39C6

Monochromatic

#4F171D

#8A2834

#C53A4B

#D77580

#E8B0B6

Rectangle

#C53A4B

#C6B539

#39C6B5

#394AC6

Compound

#C53A4B

#C66F39

#39C6B5

#3990C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1616E

#D68F97

#E4C1C5

Darker

#A12B39

#711C26

#430F15

Saturation

#956A6F

#C6394A

#E21D34

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

5.15:1

vs Black

4.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C53A4B

#8B8146

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C53A4B

#656549

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C53A4B

#C2444D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Calypso Berry 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

#D35853

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C53A4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C05D78

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.

#3A9F93

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: #C53A4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C53A4B;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso-berry: #C53A4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso-berry': '#C53A4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C53A4B] text-[#C53A4B]

SCSS

$calypso-berry: #C53A4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C53A4B?

#C53A4B is Calypso Berry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C53A4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calypso Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Calypso Berry?

Calypso Berry 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 Calypso Berry?

You can download Calypso Berry 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 Calypso Berry?

The hex code is #C53A4B. In RGB it's 197, 58, 75, and in HSL it's 353°, 55%, 50%.

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