REDS

Hóng Lóu Mèng Red

#CF3F4F

RGB 207, 63, 79 · HSL 353°, 60%, 53% · CMYK 0, 70, 62, 19

Hóng Lóu Mèng Red is #CF3F4F in HEX — rgb(207, 63, 79), hsl(353°, 60%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 62%, 19%).

Hóng Lóu Mèng Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 60%, 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#CF3F4F

RGB207, 63, 79

HSL353°, 60%, 53%

HSV353°, 70%, 81%

CMYK0, 70, 62, 19

Decimal13582159

CSS RGBrgb(207, 63, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 60%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 3.2 · #C53A4B

Benjamin Moore

Watermelon 2087-20

ΔE 4.1 · #C63E47

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 4.6 · #C93543

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 4.8 · #CF454A

Vista Paint

Rosie O'Dell K-1221

ΔE 5.8 · #C13D44

Behr

Tandoori M170-7

ΔE 6.4 · #BC3A46

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 7 · #CA4042

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 7.2 · #C53E40

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 9.6 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 11.2 · #AD2C34

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 11.5 · #BD413A

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 11.9 · #C51D34

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.8 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 16.1 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 16.4 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 18.1 · #9D0B1E

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

#CF3F4F

#3FCFBE

Analogous

#CF3F98

#CF3F4F

#CF763F

Triadic

#CF3F4F

#50CF3F

#3F50CF

Split-Complementary

#CF3F4F

#3FCF76

#3F98CF

Tetradic

#CF3F4F

#98CF3F

#3FCFBE

#763FCF

Monochromatic

#5E1720

#9B2734

#CF3F4F

#DE7C88

#EEBAC0

Rectangle

#CF3F4F

#CFBE3F

#3FCFBE

#3F50CF

Compound

#CF3F4F

#CF763F

#3FCFBE

#3F98CF

Variations

Lighter

#D96673

#DC929B

#E7C3C8

Darker

#B02838

#7B1925

#490D14

Saturation

#9D7277

#CF3F50

#E7273E

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CF3F4F

#938849

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF3F4F

#6B6B4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF3F4F

#CC4953

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hóng Lóu Mèng 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

#DB5C56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF3F4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8617B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#38ADA0

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: #CF3F4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF3F4F;

CSS Variable

--color-hóng-lóu-mèng-red: #CF3F4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hóng-lóu-mèng-red': '#CF3F4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF3F4F] text-[#CF3F4F]

SCSS

$hóng-lóu-mèng-red: #CF3F4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF3F4F?

#CF3F4F is Hóng Lóu Mèng Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CF3F4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hóng Lóu Mèng Red?

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

What colors pair well with Hóng Lóu Mèng Red?

Hóng Lóu Mèng 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 Hóng Lóu Mèng Red?

You can download Hóng Lóu Mèng 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 Hóng Lóu Mèng Red?

The hex code is #CF3F4F. In RGB it's 207, 63, 79, and in HSL it's 353°, 60%, 53%.

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