REDS

Sahara Sun

#CA5B74

RGB 202, 91, 116 · HSL 346°, 51%, 57% · CMYK 0, 55, 43, 21

Sahara Sun is #CA5B74 in HEX — rgb(202, 91, 116), hsl(346°, 51%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 43%, 21%).

Sahara Sun pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 51%, 57%. 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#CA5B74

RGB202, 91, 116

HSL346°, 51%, 57%

HSV346°, 55%, 79%

CMYK0, 55, 43, 21

Decimal13261684

CSS RGBrgb(202, 91, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 51%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sahara Sun 180D-5

Exact match

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 3.5 · #CB556E

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 3.9 · #D55E7B

PPG

Cherry Pink 1183-6

ΔE 4.3 · #C7607B

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 4.5 · #CC617F

Benjamin Moore

Royal 2078-30

ΔE 5.4 · #BE5171

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 5.7 · #D46575

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 5.8 · #B8516C

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 6.5 · #C05D6B

Dunn-Edwards

Candied Apple DE5054

ΔE 7.3 · #B95B6D

Vista Paint

Temptress C-1143

ΔE 7.3 · #BD5D6B

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 12.6 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 14.9 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 17.3 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 18 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 25.9 · #AA5842

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

#CA5B74

#59C9AF

Analogous

#C959AB

#CA5B74

#C97759

Triadic

#CA5B74

#74C959

#5974C9

Split-Complementary

#CA5B74

#59C977

#59ABC9

Tetradic

#CA5B74

#ABC959

#59C9AF

#7759C9

Monochromatic

#682232

#A2344E

#CA5B74

#DC93A4

#EFCDD5

Rectangle

#CA5B74

#C9AF59

#59C9AF

#5974C9

Compound

#CA5B74

#C97759

#59C9AF

#59ABC9

Variations

Lighter

#D47B8F

#DAA1AE

#E6CBD1

Darker

#B33653

#7D2338

#4A1320

Saturation

#A28188

#C95974

#E43F65

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.26:1

Deuteranopia

#CA5B74

#968F71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA5B74

#787871

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA5B74

#C76368

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sahara Sun 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

#D77172

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA5B74

Daylight 5500K

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

#C47696

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#46B198

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: #CA5B74;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA5B74;

CSS Variable

--color-sahara-sun: #CA5B74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sahara-sun': '#CA5B74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA5B74] text-[#CA5B74]

SCSS

$sahara-sun: #CA5B74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA5B74?

#CA5B74 is Sahara Sun, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA5B74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sahara Sun?

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

What colors pair well with Sahara Sun?

Sahara Sun 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 Sahara Sun?

You can download Sahara Sun 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 Sahara Sun?

The hex code is #CA5B74. In RGB it's 202, 91, 116, and in HSL it's 346°, 51%, 57%.

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