REDS

Red Lightning

#D24B38

RGB 210, 75, 56 · HSL 7°, 63%, 52% · CMYK 0, 64, 73, 18

Red Lightning is #D24B38 in HEX — rgb(210, 75, 56), hsl(7°, 63%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 73%, 18%).

Red Lightning pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 63%, 52%. 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#D24B38

RGB210, 75, 56

HSL7°, 63%, 52%

HSV7°, 73%, 82%

CMYK0, 64, 73, 18

Decimal13781816

CSS RGBrgb(210, 75, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 63%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 3.1 · #CE4E35

Dulux

Orange Keeper S07F8

ΔE 4.6 · #CA4E33

Benjamin Moore

Salsa 2009-20

ΔE 5.3 · #DD483A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 5.5 · #D24B42

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 6 · #C44538

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 6.1 · #C13A2F

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 6.2 · #DA5838

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 6.5 · #DF5E47

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 6.9 · #D95030

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 7.3 · #C9543A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 7.8 · #C33A36

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.7 · #E0413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 8.7 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.7 · #BA4133

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#D24B38

#37C0D2

Analogous

#D23773

#D24B38

#D29737

Triadic

#D24B38

#37D249

#4937D2

Split-Complementary

#D24B38

#37D297

#3773D2

Tetradic

#D24B38

#73D237

#37C0D2

#9737D2

Monochromatic

#5B1D15

#9A3123

#D24B38

#E08276

#EEBBB4

Rectangle

#D24B38

#C0D237

#37C0D2

#4937D2

Compound

#D24B38

#D29737

#37C0D2

#3773D2

Variations

Lighter

#DB6E5F

#DD978E

#E7C6C1

Darker

#B03424

#7B2216

#49130C

Saturation

#9C736D

#D24937

#E83821

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.80:1

Deuteranopia

#D24B38

#9A8C2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D24B38

#72723B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D24B38

#D04E5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Lightning 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

#DD6545

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D24B38

Daylight 5500K

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

#CA6A69

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.

#349FAD

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: #D24B38;

CSS — background

background-color: #D24B38;

CSS Variable

--color-red-lightning: #D24B38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-lightning': '#D24B38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D24B38] text-[#D24B38]

SCSS

$red-lightning: #D24B38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D24B38?

#D24B38 is Red Lightning, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D24B38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Lightning?

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

What colors pair well with Red Lightning?

Red Lightning 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 Red Lightning?

You can download Red Lightning 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 Red Lightning?

The hex code is #D24B38. In RGB it's 210, 75, 56, and in HSL it's 7°, 63%, 52%.

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