REDS

Grand Duke

#CB5345

RGB 203, 83, 69 · HSL 6°, 56%, 53% · CMYK 0, 59, 66, 20

Grand Duke is #CB5345 in HEX — rgb(203, 83, 69), hsl(6°, 56%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 66%, 20%).

Grand Duke pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 56%, 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#CB5345

RGB203, 83, 69

HSL6°, 56%, 53%

HSV6°, 66%, 80%

CMYK0, 59, 66, 20

Decimal13325125

CSS RGBrgb(203, 83, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 56%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Claret 2008-20

ΔE 1.2 · #CA5044

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 2.4 · #D1584C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 2.8 · #C24F40

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 2.9 · #D05443

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 4 · #BE4C3E

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 4.2 · #C34B44

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 5.8 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 6.2 · #C04D35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.2 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 6.7 · #BA4133

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 7 · #CB5251

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.3 · #B44C43

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 9.4 · #CC6653

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.5 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.2 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#CB5345

#44BDCA

Analogous

#CA447A

#CB5345

#CA9544

Triadic

#CB5345

#44CA51

#5144CA

Split-Complementary

#CB5345

#44CA95

#447ACA

Tetradic

#CB5345

#7ACA44

#44BDCA

#9544CA

Monochromatic

#5B201A

#97352B

#CB5345

#DB8980

#ECC0BB

Rectangle

#CB5345

#BDCA44

#44BDCA

#5144CA

Compound

#CB5345

#CA9544

#44BDCA

#447ACA

Variations

Lighter

#D57469

#D99C95

#E5C8C5

Darker

#AC392D

#78261D

#47150F

Saturation

#9B7773

#CA5144

#E53C2A

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

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.86:1

Deuteranopia

#CB5345

#978B3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB5345

#747447

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB5345

#C9565F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Grand Duke 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

#D86B4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB5345

Daylight 5500K

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

#C57073

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.

#3C9FAA

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: #CB5345;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB5345;

CSS Variable

--color-grand-duke: #CB5345;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grand-duke': '#CB5345' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB5345] text-[#CB5345]

SCSS

$grand-duke: #CB5345;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB5345?

#CB5345 is Grand Duke, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB5345 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grand Duke?

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

What colors pair well with Grand Duke?

Grand Duke 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 Grand Duke?

You can download Grand Duke 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 Grand Duke?

The hex code is #CB5345. In RGB it's 203, 83, 69, and in HSL it's 6°, 56%, 53%.

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