REDS

Mr. Krabs

#D04127

RGB 208, 65, 39 · HSL 9°, 68%, 48% · CMYK 0, 69, 81, 18

Mr. Krabs is #D04127 in HEX — rgb(208, 65, 39), hsl(9°, 68%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 81%, 18%).

Mr. Krabs pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 68%, 48%. 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#D04127

RGB208, 65, 39

HSL9°, 68%, 48%

HSV9°, 81%, 82%

CMYK0, 69, 81, 18

Decimal13648167

CSS RGBrgb(208, 65, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 68%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 1.5 · #CF3D24

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 2.4 · #C93C20

Benjamin Moore

Tomato 2010-10

ΔE 3.2 · #D8412C

Behr

Fire Coral BIC-31

ΔE 4.8 · #C93426

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 5.3 · #DD402E

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 7.6 · #DE5730

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 8 · #D7552A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.3 · #DA5838

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.9 · #E0413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.2 · #B53B26

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 12.6 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 12.6 · #D24B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.8 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 13 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.2 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 21.6 · #BA5B3A

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

#D04127

#27B5CE

Analogous

#CE2761

#D04127

#CE9327

Triadic

#D04127

#27CE40

#4027CE

Split-Complementary

#D04127

#27CE93

#2761CE

Tetradic

#D04127

#61CE27

#27B5CE

#9327CE

Monochromatic

#4D180F

#8D2C1B

#D04127

#E17460

#EDACA1

Rectangle

#D04127

#B5CE27

#27B5CE

#4027CE

Compound

#D04127

#CE9327

#27B5CE

#2761CE

Variations

Lighter

#DD624D

#DD8F81

#E7C1BA

Darker

#A8311C

#762011

#461209

Saturation

#936961

#CE4027

#E13214

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

4.70:1

vs Black

4.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D04127

#968818

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D04127

#6C6C2B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D04127

#CE4553

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mr. Krabs 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

#DB5D38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D04127

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9625D

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.

#2C92A4

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: #D04127;

CSS — background

background-color: #D04127;

CSS Variable

--color-mr.-krabs: #D04127;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mr.-krabs': '#D04127' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D04127] text-[#D04127]

SCSS

$mr.-krabs: #D04127;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D04127?

#D04127 is Mr. Krabs, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D04127 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mr. Krabs?

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

What colors pair well with Mr. Krabs?

Mr. Krabs 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 Mr. Krabs?

You can download Mr. Krabs 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 Mr. Krabs?

The hex code is #D04127. In RGB it's 208, 65, 39, and in HSL it's 9°, 68%, 48%.

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