REDS

Pompeii Red

#D1462C

RGB 209, 70, 44 · HSL 9°, 65%, 50% · CMYK 0, 67, 79, 18

Pompeii Red is #D1462C in HEX — rgb(209, 70, 44), hsl(9°, 65%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 79%, 18%).

Pompeii Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 65%, 50%. 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#D1462C

RGB209, 70, 44

HSL9°, 65%, 50%

HSV9°, 79%, 82%

CMYK0, 67, 79, 18

Decimal13714988

CSS RGBrgb(209, 70, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 65%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cartoon Red SB7D8

ΔE 3.4 · #CE3C27

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 3.6 · #D95030

Benjamin Moore

Tomato 2010-10

ΔE 4.4 · #D8412C

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 5.8 · #CE4E35

Behr

Fire Coral BIC-31

ΔE 5.8 · #C93426

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 6.3 · #DA5838

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 6.5 · #DD402E

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 7.3 · #D7552A

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.8 · #E0413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 10 · #B53B26

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 10.3 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.6 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 10.7 · #E16442

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 10.8 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 12.1 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 19.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#D1462C

#2DBAD2

Analogous

#D22D67

#D1462C

#D2982D

Triadic

#D1462C

#2DD245

#452DD2

Split-Complementary

#D1462C

#2DD298

#2D67D2

Tetradic

#D1462C

#67D22D

#2DBAD2

#982DD2

Monochromatic

#541C12

#93311F

#D1462C

#E07D6C

#EDB5AB

Rectangle

#D1462C

#BAD22D

#2DBAD2

#452DD2

Compound

#D1462C

#D2982D

#2DBAD2

#2D67D2

Variations

Lighter

#DB6B57

#DD9588

#E7C4BE

Darker

#AC3520

#782314

#47130A

Saturation

#986E67

#D2452D

#E93616

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

4.54:1

vs Black

4.62:1

Deuteranopia

#D1462C

#988A20

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1462C

#6F6F30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1462C

#CF4956

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pompeii 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

#DC613C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1462C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C96660

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.

#3096A8

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: #D1462C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1462C;

CSS Variable

--color-pompeii-red: #D1462C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pompeii-red': '#D1462C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1462C] text-[#D1462C]

SCSS

$pompeii-red: #D1462C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1462C?

#D1462C is Pompeii Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D1462C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pompeii Red?

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

What colors pair well with Pompeii Red?

Pompeii 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 Pompeii Red?

You can download Pompeii 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 Pompeii Red?

The hex code is #D1462C. In RGB it's 209, 70, 44, and in HSL it's 9°, 65%, 50%.

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