REDS

Demonic Kiss

#D02B48

RGB 208, 43, 72 · HSL 349°, 66%, 49% · CMYK 0, 79, 65, 18

Demonic Kiss is #D02B48 in HEX — rgb(208, 43, 72), hsl(349°, 66%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 65%, 18%).

Demonic Kiss pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 66%, 49%. 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#D02B48

RGB208, 43, 72

HSL349°, 66%, 49%

HSV349°, 79%, 82%

CMYK0, 79, 65, 18

Decimal13642568

CSS RGBrgb(208, 43, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 66%, 49%)

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ΔE 8 · #C51D34

Vista Paint

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ΔE 8.1 · #C32535

PPG

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ΔE 8.3 · #C53A4B

Benjamin Moore

Tricycle 2000-20

ΔE 8.3 · #D43B42

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 8.8 · #C52033

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 10 · #CF454A

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 11.1 · #BF2D32

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 11.1 · #C53E40

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 12 · #B83236

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ΔE 14.2 · #F93753

Colorhouse

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IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 20.9 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 22.4 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#D02B48

#2ACFB1

Analogous

#CF2A9B

#D02B48

#CF5F2A

Triadic

#D02B48

#49CF2A

#2A49CF

Split-Complementary

#D02B48

#2ACF5F

#2A9BCF

Tetradic

#D02B48

#9BCF2A

#2ACFB1

#5F2ACF

Monochromatic

#50101C

#901D32

#D02B48

#E0677D

#EDA6B3

Rectangle

#D02B48

#CFB12A

#2ACFB1

#2A49CF

Compound

#D02B48

#CF5F2A

#2ACFB1

#2A9BCF

Variations

Lighter

#DC526B

#DD8595

#E7BCC4

Darker

#A91F38

#771325

#460A15

Saturation

#96646D

#CF2A49

#E5153B

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

5.10:1

vs Black

4.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D02B48

#908541

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D02B48

#646445

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D02B48

#CD3A47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Demonic Kiss 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

#DB4D51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D02B48

Daylight 5500K

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

#C95275

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.

#2FA690

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D02B48;

CSS — background

background-color: #D02B48;

CSS Variable

--color-demonic-kiss: #D02B48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'demonic-kiss': '#D02B48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D02B48] text-[#D02B48]

SCSS

$demonic-kiss: #D02B48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D02B48?

#D02B48 is Demonic Kiss, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D02B48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Demonic Kiss?

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

What colors pair well with Demonic Kiss?

Demonic Kiss 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 Demonic Kiss?

You can download Demonic Kiss 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 Demonic Kiss?

The hex code is #D02B48. In RGB it's 208, 43, 72, and in HSL it's 349°, 66%, 49%.

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