REDS

Mexican Chile

#D16D76

RGB 209, 109, 118 · HSL 355°, 52%, 62% · CMYK 0, 48, 44, 18

Mexican Chile is #D16D76 in HEX — rgb(209, 109, 118), hsl(355°, 52%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 44%, 18%).

Mexican Chile pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 52%, 62%. 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#D16D76

RGB209, 109, 118

HSL355°, 52%, 62%

HSV355°, 48%, 82%

CMYK0, 48, 44, 18

Decimal13725046

CSS RGBrgb(209, 109, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 52%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mexican Chile 1186-5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Flamingo SW0080

ΔE 3.9 · #CD717B

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 4 · #D36E70

Behr

Strawberry Wine MQ4-2

ΔE 4.1 · #C9686B

Valspar

Sonora Rose 2002-3B

ΔE 4.9 · #C86C6D

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 5.2 · #D46575

Benjamin Moore

Cinco 1286

ΔE 5.5 · #C46C6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 6.3 · #C05D6B

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pink K-705

ΔE 6.4 · #BE5E6B

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 7.4 · #BB6569

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.6 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.8 · #DF8686

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 10.9 · #D98685

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 16 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 19.9 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D16D76

#6CD0C8

Analogous

#D06CA6

#D16D76

#D0966C

Triadic

#D16D76

#74D06C

#6C74D0

Split-Complementary

#D16D76

#6CD096

#6CA6D0

Tetradic

#D16D76

#A6D06C

#6CD0C8

#966CD0

Monochromatic

#7C272E

#B63A44

#D16D76

#E3A6AB

#F5E0E2

Rectangle

#D16D76

#D0C86C

#6CD0C8

#6C74D0

Compound

#D16D76

#D0966C

#6CD0C8

#6CA6D0

Variations

Lighter

#DA8990

#DFABAF

#E9D1D3

Darker

#C43945

#89252E

#511419

Saturation

#AD8F92

#D06C74

#E85461

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#D16D76

#A19973

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D16D76

#858575

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D16D76

#CF7277

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mexican Chile 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

#DC7E74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D16D76

Daylight 5500K

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

#C98398

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.

#51BCB3

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: #D16D76;

CSS — background

background-color: #D16D76;

CSS Variable

--color-mexican-chile: #D16D76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mexican-chile': '#D16D76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D16D76] text-[#D16D76]

SCSS

$mexican-chile: #D16D76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D16D76?

#D16D76 is Mexican Chile, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D16D76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mexican Chile?

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

What colors pair well with Mexican Chile?

Mexican Chile 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 Mexican Chile?

You can download Mexican Chile 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 Mexican Chile?

The hex code is #D16D76. In RGB it's 209, 109, 118, and in HSL it's 355°, 52%, 62%.

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