REDS

Dash of Curry

#CA6E5F

RGB 202, 110, 95 · HSL 8°, 50%, 58% · CMYK 0, 46, 53, 21

Dash of Curry is #CA6E5F in HEX — rgb(202, 110, 95), hsl(8°, 50%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 53%, 21%).

Dash of Curry pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 50%, 58%. 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#CA6E5F

RGB202, 110, 95

HSL8°, 50%, 58%

HSV8°, 53%, 79%

CMYK0, 46, 53, 21

Decimal13266527

CSS RGBrgb(202, 110, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 50%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 2.4 · #CC7365

Behr

Miami Spice 220D-6

ΔE 2.5 · #C46A5E

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2089-30

ΔE 3.6 · #C36D61

PPG

Cajun Spice 1191-6

ΔE 3.9 · #C3705F

Dulux

Pompeian Pink S06F7

ΔE 4.2 · #C77462

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 4.2 · #BF6955

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 4.9 · #D87B6A

Valspar

Flamenco Pink 2004-3B

ΔE 5 · #DA7867

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.7 · #CD746D

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 7.1 · #BD6D53

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 8.5 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.7 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.1 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.7 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.2 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CA6E5F

#5EBBC9

Analogous

#C95E86

#CA6E5F

#C9A25E

Triadic

#CA6E5F

#5EC96D

#6D5EC9

Split-Complementary

#CA6E5F

#5EC9A2

#5E86C9

Tetradic

#CA6E5F

#86C95E

#5EBBC9

#A25EC9

Monochromatic

#6B2D24

#A44537

#CA6E5F

#DDA198

#F0D5D1

Rectangle

#CA6E5F

#BBC95E

#5EBBC9

#6D5EC9

Compound

#CA6E5F

#C9A25E

#5EBBC9

#5E86C9

Variations

Lighter

#D48A7E

#DAABA3

#E7D0CC

Darker

#B44938

#7E3125

#4B1B14

Saturation

#A48884

#C96D5E

#E45944

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

3.56:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.91:1

Deuteranopia

#CA6E5F

#9F955C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA6E5F

#848461

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA6E5F

#C96F75

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dash of Curry 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

#D77F62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA6E5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C48487

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#48A5B3

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: #CA6E5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA6E5F;

CSS Variable

--color-dash-of-curry: #CA6E5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dash-of-curry': '#CA6E5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA6E5F] text-[#CA6E5F]

SCSS

$dash-of-curry: #CA6E5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA6E5F?

#CA6E5F is Dash of Curry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA6E5F warm or cool?

Dash of Curry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dash of Curry?

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

What colors pair well with Dash of Curry?

Dash of Curry 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 Dash of Curry?

You can download Dash of Curry 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 Dash of Curry?

The hex code is #CA6E5F. In RGB it's 202, 110, 95, and in HSL it's 8°, 50%, 58%.

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