REDS

Lotus Red

#D1717B

RGB 209, 113, 123 · HSL 354°, 51%, 63% · CMYK 0, 46, 41, 18

Lotus Red is #D1717B in HEX — rgb(209, 113, 123), hsl(354°, 51%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 41%, 18%).

Lotus Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 51%, 63%. 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#D1717B

RGB209, 113, 123

HSL354°, 51%, 63%

HSV354°, 46%, 82%

CMYK0, 46, 41, 18

Decimal13726075

CSS RGBrgb(209, 113, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 51%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Flamingo SW0080

ΔE 1.8 · #CD717B

PPG

Mexican Chile 1186-5

ΔE 2.4 · #D16D76

Dulux

Pink Dazzle S02H6

ΔE 4.3 · #C97379

Behr

Copperleaf 210D-5

ΔE 4.5 · #D07678

Benjamin Moore

Coral 2007-40

ΔE 4.8 · #DF7D84

Valspar

Sonora Rose 2002-3B

ΔE 5.5 · #C86C6D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 5.7 · #D36E70

Vista Paint

Dimple C-1098

ΔE 5.9 · #E47F8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 6.7 · #DD8389

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 7.3 · #BB6569

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.6 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.9 · #CD746D

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 9.4 · #D98685

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.6 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.6 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 21.4 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#D1717B

#71D1C7

Analogous

#D171AA

#D1717B

#D19771

Triadic

#D1717B

#7AD171

#717AD1

Split-Complementary

#D1717B

#71D197

#71AAD1

Tetradic

#D1717B

#AAD171

#71D1C7

#9771D1

Monochromatic

#7F2932

#B93C48

#D1717B

#E4AAB0

#F6E4E6

Rectangle

#D1717B

#D1C771

#71D1C7

#717AD1

Compound

#D1717B

#D19771

#71D1C7

#71AAD1

Variations

Lighter

#DA8D95

#DFAEB3

#EAD2D5

Darker

#C43D4A

#8A2731

#52151B

Saturation

#AF9295

#D1717A

#E85968

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.36:1

Deuteranopia

#D1717B

#A29B79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1717B

#88887A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1717B

#CF767A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lotus 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

#DC8177

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1717B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9869C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#55BCB2

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: #D1717B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1717B;

CSS Variable

--color-lotus-red: #D1717B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lotus-red': '#D1717B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1717B] text-[#D1717B]

SCSS

$lotus-red: #D1717B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1717B?

#D1717B is Lotus Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D1717B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lotus Red?

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

What colors pair well with Lotus Red?

Lotus 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 Lotus Red?

You can download Lotus 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 Lotus Red?

The hex code is #D1717B. In RGB it's 209, 113, 123, and in HSL it's 354°, 51%, 63%.

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