REDS

Emotional

#C65F47

RGB 198, 95, 71 · HSL 11°, 53%, 53% · CMYK 0, 52, 64, 22

Emotional is #C65F47 in HEX — rgb(198, 95, 71), hsl(11°, 53%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 64%, 22%).

Emotional pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 53%, 53%. 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#C65F47

RGB198, 95, 71

HSL11°, 53%, 53%

HSV11°, 64%, 78%

CMYK0, 52, 64, 22

Decimal13000519

CSS RGBrgb(198, 95, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 53%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Emotional SW6621

Exact match

Behr

Fall Foliage HDC-FL14-3

ΔE 3.1 · #BC5940

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 3.1 · #D0664F

Valspar

Roasted Pumpkin 2005-3A

ΔE 3.4 · #CD6651

Benjamin Moore

Fire 2171-20

ΔE 3.7 · #BE553E

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

ΔE 4 · #BC543F

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

ΔE 4.2 · #BF5B3C

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 4.3 · #CC6653

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 5.1 · #B95543

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 6.5 · #B74D3A

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.9 · #E36E5A

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 9.1 · #B05C44

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.5 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10 · #B64F48

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 10.5 · #E87257

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.8 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#C65F47

#48AFC7

Analogous

#C74870

#C65F47

#C79E48

Triadic

#C65F47

#48C75F

#5F48C7

Split-Complementary

#C65F47

#48C79E

#4870C7

Tetradic

#C65F47

#70C748

#48AFC7

#9E48C7

Monochromatic

#5A271C

#94402E

#C65F47

#D99282

#EBC5BD

Rectangle

#C65F47

#AFC748

#48AFC7

#5F48C7

Compound

#C65F47

#C79E48

#48AFC7

#4870C7

Variations

Lighter

#D27F6C

#D7A397

#E5CBC5

Darker

#A84630

#762F1F

#461B11

Saturation

#9A7B74

#C75F48

#E34D2B

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

4.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.13:1

Deuteranopia

#C65F47

#988C42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C65F47

#79794B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C65F47

#C55F68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Emotional 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

#D47450

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C65F47

Daylight 5500K

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

#C17975

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.

#3F94A7

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: #C65F47;

CSS — background

background-color: #C65F47;

CSS Variable

--color-emotional: #C65F47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emotional': '#C65F47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C65F47] text-[#C65F47]

SCSS

$emotional: #C65F47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C65F47?

#C65F47 is Emotional, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C65F47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emotional?

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

What colors pair well with Emotional?

Emotional 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 Emotional?

You can download Emotional 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 Emotional?

The hex code is #C65F47. In RGB it's 198, 95, 71, and in HSL it's 11°, 53%, 53%.

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