REDS

Arabesque

#CD5F42

RGB 205, 95, 66 · HSL 13°, 58%, 53% · CMYK 0, 54, 68, 20

Arabesque is #CD5F42 in HEX — rgb(205, 95, 66), hsl(13°, 58%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 68%, 20%).

Arabesque pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 58%, 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#CD5F42

RGB205, 95, 66

HSL13°, 58%, 53%

HSV13°, 68%, 80%

CMYK0, 54, 68, 20

Decimal13459266

CSS RGBrgb(205, 95, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 58%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2170-20

ΔE 2 · #CC5F3E

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 3.7 · #C35539

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 3.9 · #CF5942

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 4.5 · #C9543A

Sherwin-Williams

Emotional SW6621

ΔE 4.9 · #C65F47

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 5.3 · #D0664F

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 5.4 · #CE5F38

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 5.7 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 6.1 · #C35831

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

ΔE 6.8 · #BC543F

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 6.9 · #BA5B3A

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 7.3 · #CA5A31

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 7.9 · #DF5E47

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 8.3 · #E87257

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.3 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#CD5F42

#42AFCD

Analogous

#CD4269

#CD5F42

#CDA542

Triadic

#CD5F42

#42CD60

#6042CD

Split-Complementary

#CD5F42

#42CDA5

#4269CD

Tetradic

#CD5F42

#69CD42

#42AFCD

#A542CD

Monochromatic

#5D2719

#994129

#CD5F42

#DD937E

#EDC5BB

Rectangle

#CD5F42

#AFCD42

#42AFCD

#6042CD

Compound

#CD5F42

#CDA542

#42AFCD

#4269CD

Variations

Lighter

#D78068

#DBA394

#E6CBC4

Darker

#AE472A

#7A2F1B

#481B0E

Saturation

#9C7B72

#CD6042

#E65128

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.31:1

Deuteranopia

#CD5F42

#9D903C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD5F42

#7B7B47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD5F42

#CB5F69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Arabesque 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

#D9744D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD5F42

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67971

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.

#3A93AC

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: #CD5F42;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD5F42;

CSS Variable

--color-arabesque: #CD5F42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arabesque': '#CD5F42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD5F42] text-[#CD5F42]

SCSS

$arabesque: #CD5F42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD5F42?

#CD5F42 is Arabesque, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD5F42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arabesque?

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

What colors pair well with Arabesque?

Arabesque 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 Arabesque?

You can download Arabesque 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 Arabesque?

The hex code is #CD5F42. In RGB it's 205, 95, 66, and in HSL it's 13°, 58%, 53%.

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