REDS

Common Chestnut

#CD5C5C

RGB 205, 92, 92 · HSL 0°, 53%, 58% · CMYK 0, 55, 55, 20

Common Chestnut is #CD5C5C in HEX — rgb(205, 92, 92), hsl(0°, 53%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 20%).

Common Chestnut pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 53%, 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#CD5C5C

RGB205, 92, 92

HSL0°, 53%, 58%

HSV0°, 55%, 80%

CMYK0, 55, 55, 20

Decimal13458524

CSS RGBrgb(205, 92, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 53%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 4.3 · #C35550

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 4.4 · #C3585C

Behr

Desert Coral HDC-MD-05

ΔE 4.4 · #D2635B

Benjamin Moore

Rhubarb 2007-30

ΔE 4.9 · #BF4F4F

Vista Paint

Heart to Heart C-1099

ΔE 5.1 · #D45962

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 6.6 · #BB4B51

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 6.8 · #D95862

Valspar

Autumn Fire 1007-1A

ΔE 7 · #C34B4A

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 7.6 · #D75954

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.8 · #B64F48

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 8.5 · #E96E6C

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.6 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.1 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.4 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 13.1 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.5 · #BA4133

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

#CD5C5C

#5BCDCD

Analogous

#CD5B94

#CD5C5C

#CD945B

Triadic

#CD5C5C

#5BCD5B

#5B5BCD

Split-Complementary

#CD5C5C

#5BCD94

#5B94CD

Tetradic

#CD5C5C

#94CD5B

#5BCDCD

#945BCD

Monochromatic

#6D2222

#A83434

#CD5C5C

#DF9696

#F1D0D0

Rectangle

#CD5C5C

#CDCD5B

#5BCDCD

#5B5BCD

Compound

#CD5C5C

#CD945B

#5BCDCD

#5B94CD

Variations

Lighter

#D77C7C

#DCA2A2

#E7CCCC

Darker

#B83434

#812222

#4C1212

Saturation

#A58383

#CD5B5B

#E64242

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#CD5C5C

#9A9058

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD5C5C

#79795C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD5C5C

#CB6068

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Common Chestnut 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

#D97260

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD5C5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67784

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.

#45B6B6

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: #CD5C5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD5C5C;

CSS Variable

--color-common-chestnut: #CD5C5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'common-chestnut': '#CD5C5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD5C5C] text-[#CD5C5C]

SCSS

$common-chestnut: #CD5C5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD5C5C?

#CD5C5C is Common Chestnut, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD5C5C warm or cool?

Common Chestnut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Common Chestnut?

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

What colors pair well with Common Chestnut?

Common Chestnut 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 Common Chestnut?

You can download Common Chestnut 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 Common Chestnut?

The hex code is #CD5C5C. In RGB it's 205, 92, 92, and in HSL it's 0°, 53%, 58%.

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