REDS

Red

#CD6C5B

RGB 205, 108, 91 · HSL 9°, 53%, 58% · CMYK 0, 47, 56, 20

Red is #CD6C5B in HEX — rgb(205, 108, 91), hsl(9°, 53%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 56%, 20%).

Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 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#CD6C5B

RGB205, 108, 91

HSL9°, 53%, 58%

HSV9°, 56%, 80%

CMYK0, 47, 56, 20

Decimal13462619

CSS RGBrgb(205, 108, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 53%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 2.3 · #CC6758

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 3.5 · #C76356

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 3.7 · #CC6653

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 3.8 · #CD6953

Valspar

Flamenco Pink 2004-3B

ΔE 4.6 · #DA7867

Behr

Japanese Kimono PPU1-5

ΔE 4.8 · #CC6359

Benjamin Moore

Rich 028

ΔE 5.1 · #CF6D53

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 5.1 · #CC7365

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 5.1 · #C26157

Dulux

Pompeian Pink S06F7

ΔE 6.7 · #C77462

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 7.9 · #BD6D53

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.1 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.9 · #E36E5A

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.3 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.8 · #B64F48

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.7 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#CD6C5B

#5BBCCD

Analogous

#CD5B83

#CD6C5B

#CDA55B

Triadic

#CD6C5B

#5BCD6C

#6C5BCD

Split-Complementary

#CD6C5B

#5BCDA5

#5B83CD

Tetradic

#CD6C5B

#83CD5B

#5BBCCD

#A55BCD

Monochromatic

#6D2D22

#A84534

#CD6C5B

#DFA196

#F1D5D0

Rectangle

#CD6C5B

#BCCD5B

#5BBCCD

#6C5BCD

Compound

#CD6C5B

#CDA55B

#5BBCCD

#5B83CD

Variations

Lighter

#D78A7C

#DCAAA2

#E7D0CC

Darker

#B84834

#813022

#4C1B12

Saturation

#A58883

#CD6C5B

#E65B42

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

3.56:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.89:1

Deuteranopia

#CD6C5B

#A19558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD6C5B

#83835D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD6C5B

#CB6D74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#D97E5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD6C5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68384

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.

#45A5B6

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: #CD6C5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD6C5B;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #CD6C5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#CD6C5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD6C5B] text-[#CD6C5B]

SCSS

$red: #CD6C5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD6C5B?

#CD6C5B is Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD6C5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #CD6C5B. In RGB it's 205, 108, 91, and in HSL it's 9°, 53%, 58%.

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