REDS

Rebel Red

#CD4035

RGB 205, 64, 53 · HSL 4°, 60%, 51% · CMYK 0, 69, 74, 20

Rebel Red is #CD4035 in HEX — rgb(205, 64, 53), hsl(4°, 60%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 74%, 20%).

Rebel Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 60%, 51%. 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#CD4035

RGB205, 64, 53

HSL4°, 60%, 51%

HSV4°, 74%, 80%

CMYK0, 69, 74, 20

Decimal13451317

CSS RGBrgb(205, 64, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 60%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Extravagance S07G9

ΔE 1.8 · #CF3D34

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 3.6 · #C4342D

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 3.7 · #C13A2F

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 4.7 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 4.9 · #C33A36

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 5.2 · #C0402E

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 5.3 · #CB3234

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 5.3 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 7 · #B8352E

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 7.3 · #E0413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 8.5 · #B53B26

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9 · #BD413A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 10 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 10.2 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 18.9 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#CD4035

#37C3CD

Analogous

#CD3778

#CD4035

#CD8C37

Triadic

#CD4035

#37CD41

#4137CD

Split-Complementary

#CD4035

#37CD8C

#3778CD

Tetradic

#CD4035

#78CD37

#37C3CD

#8C37CD

Monochromatic

#561A15

#932C25

#CD4035

#DC7B74

#ECB5B1

Rectangle

#CD4035

#C3CD37

#37C3CD

#4137CD

Compound

#CD4035

#CD8C37

#37C3CD

#3778CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7675F

#DA938E

#E6C3C1

Darker

#AA2F26

#771F18

#46110D

Saturation

#996F6C

#CD4137

#E62B1E

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

4.79:1

vs Black

4.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CD4035

#94862C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD4035

#6B6B37

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD4035

#CB4552

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rebel 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

#D95D43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD4035

Daylight 5500K

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

#C66267

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#369FA7

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: #CD4035;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD4035;

CSS Variable

--color-rebel-red: #CD4035;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rebel-red': '#CD4035' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD4035] text-[#CD4035]

SCSS

$rebel-red: #CD4035;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD4035?

#CD4035 is Rebel Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD4035 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rebel Red?

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

What colors pair well with Rebel Red?

Rebel 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 Rebel Red?

You can download Rebel 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 Rebel Red?

The hex code is #CD4035. In RGB it's 205, 64, 53, and in HSL it's 4°, 60%, 51%.

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