REDS

Particle Ioniser Red

#CB3215

RGB 203, 50, 21 · HSL 10°, 81%, 44% · CMYK 0, 75, 90, 20

Particle Ioniser Red is #CB3215 in HEX — rgb(203, 50, 21), hsl(10°, 81%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 90%, 20%).

Particle Ioniser Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 81%, 44%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CB3215

RGB203, 50, 21

HSL10°, 81%, 44%

HSV10°, 90%, 80%

CMYK0, 75, 90, 20

Decimal13316629

CSS RGBrgb(203, 50, 21)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 81%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nasturcian Flower S07G8

ΔE 5 · #D1421E

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 5.8 · #C93C20

Behr

Pumpkin Patch S-H-250

ΔE 6.4 · #D14110

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 6.7 · #E14328

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 7.9 · #DD402E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 10.1 · #EB5030

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 12.1 · #D7552A

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 12.9 · #E0413A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 13.7 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 14.7 · #DA5838

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 18 · #B8352E

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 18.9 · #E16442

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.1 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 19.3 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 19.5 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 27.4 · #BA5B3A

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

#CB3215

#15ADCB

Analogous

#CB1552

#CB3215

#CB8E15

Triadic

#CB3215

#15CB34

#3415CB

Split-Complementary

#CB3215

#15CB8E

#1552CB

Tetradic

#CB3215

#52CB15

#15ADCB

#8E15CB

Monochromatic

#411007

#86220E

#CB3215

#EB5E42

#F29987

Rectangle

#CB3215

#ADCB15

#15ADCB

#3415CB

Compound

#CB3215

#CB8E15

#15ADCB

#1552CB

Variations

Lighter

#E94F30

#E4826E

#E9BAB1

Darker

#A6270D

#751907

#450E02

Saturation

#8B5E55

#CB3415

#D62D0B

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

5.24:1

vs Black

4.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CB3215

#908200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB3215

#64641B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB3215

#C93848

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Particle Ioniser Red 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

#D8522B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB3215

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5574F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#1E8BA1

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #CB3215;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB3215;

CSS Variable

--color-particle-ioniser-red: #CB3215;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'particle-ioniser-red': '#CB3215' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB3215] text-[#CB3215]

SCSS

$particle-ioniser-red: #CB3215;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB3215?

#CB3215 is Particle Ioniser Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB3215 warm or cool?

Particle Ioniser Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Particle Ioniser Red?

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

What colors pair well with Particle Ioniser Red?

Particle Ioniser Red 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 Particle Ioniser Red?

You can download Particle Ioniser Red 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 Particle Ioniser Red?

The hex code is #CB3215. In RGB it's 203, 50, 21, and in HSL it's 10°, 81%, 44%.

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