REDS

Dark Salmon

#C85A53

RGB 200, 90, 83 · HSL 4°, 52%, 55% · CMYK 0, 55, 59, 22

Dark Salmon is #C85A53 in HEX — rgb(200, 90, 83), hsl(4°, 52%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 59%, 22%).

Dark Salmon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 52%, 55%. 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#C85A53

RGB200, 90, 83

HSL4°, 52%, 55%

HSV4°, 59%, 78%

CMYK0, 55, 59, 22

Decimal13130323

CSS RGBrgb(200, 90, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 52%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 1.9 · #C35550

Behr

Red Coral PPU1-5A

ΔE 3.4 · #CD6359

Valspar

Terra Cotta Red 2004-3A

ΔE 4 · #C2584A

Benjamin Moore

Rhubarb 2007-30

ΔE 4.7 · #BF4F4F

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 5 · #C76356

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.5 · #B64F48

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 5.8 · #C26157

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.4 · #B44C43

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 6.7 · #CC6653

Vista Paint

Scarlet Sumac K-664

ΔE 6.7 · #B34B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 6.8 · #BD5442

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.9 · #D75954

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 7.9 · #BE4C3E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.7 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.8 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.6 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#C85A53

#51C0C8

Analogous

#C85184

#C85A53

#C89451

Triadic

#C85A53

#51C859

#5951C8

Split-Complementary

#C85A53

#51C894

#5184C8

Tetradic

#C85A53

#84C851

#51C0C8

#9451C8

Monochromatic

#61231F

#9B3831

#C85A53

#DA908B

#EDC8C5

Rectangle

#C85A53

#C0C851

#51C0C8

#5951C8

Compound

#C85A53

#C89451

#51C0C8

#5184C8

Variations

Lighter

#D37A73

#D9A09C

#E5CAC8

Darker

#AD3B33

#792721

#481612

Saturation

#9E7D7A

#C85951

#E34135

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

4.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.04:1

Deuteranopia

#C85A53

#978C4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C85A53

#777754

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C85A53

#C65D65

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark Salmon 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

#D57059

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C85A53

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3757E

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.

#43A5AC

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: #C85A53;

CSS — background

background-color: #C85A53;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-salmon: #C85A53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-salmon': '#C85A53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C85A53] text-[#C85A53]

SCSS

$dark-salmon: #C85A53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C85A53?

#C85A53 is Dark Salmon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C85A53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Salmon?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Salmon?

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon?

You can download Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon?

The hex code is #C85A53. In RGB it's 200, 90, 83, and in HSL it's 4°, 52%, 55%.

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