REDS

Faded Red

#D3494E

RGB 211, 73, 78 · HSL 358°, 61%, 56% · CMYK 0, 65, 63, 17

Faded Red is #D3494E in HEX — rgb(211, 73, 78), hsl(358°, 61%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 63%, 17%).

Faded Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 61%, 56%. 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#D3494E

RGB211, 73, 78

HSL358°, 61%, 56%

HSV358°, 65%, 83%

CMYK0, 65, 63, 17

Decimal13846862

CSS RGBrgb(211, 73, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 61%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 1.5 · #CF454A

Benjamin Moore

Ryan 1314

ΔE 3.4 · #CC4847

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 4.2 · #CA4042

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 4.4 · #C74142

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 5 · #C53E40

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 5.4 · #C6494C

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 6.1 · #C93543

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.3 · #D75954

Behr

Mexican Chile 200D-6

ΔE 6.8 · #BD3D43

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 8.6 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 8.7 · #C33A36

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 11.2 · #CB3234

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 11.5 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 15 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 16.4 · #CC6653

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

#D3494E

#4AD3CF

Analogous

#D34A93

#D3494E

#D38A4A

Triadic

#D3494E

#4FD34A

#4A4FD3

Split-Complementary

#D3494E

#4AD38A

#4A93D3

Tetradic

#D3494E

#93D34A

#4AD3CF

#8A4AD3

Monochromatic

#6B1A1D

#A8292D

#D3494E

#E2888B

#F1C6C7

Rectangle

#D3494E

#D3CF4A

#4AD3CF

#4A4FD3

Compound

#D3494E

#D38A4A

#4AD3CF

#4A93D3

Variations

Lighter

#DC6E72

#DF999B

#E8C7C8

Darker

#BB292E

#831A1D

#4E0E10

Saturation

#A37A7C

#D34A4F

#E9343B

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.83:1

Deuteranopia

#D3494E

#998D48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3494E

#71714D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3494E

#D0505A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Faded 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

#DE6356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3494E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CB687A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#3AB8B4

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: #D3494E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3494E;

CSS Variable

--color-faded-red: #D3494E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faded-red': '#D3494E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3494E] text-[#D3494E]

SCSS

$faded-red: #D3494E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3494E?

#D3494E is Faded Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D3494E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faded Red?

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

What colors pair well with Faded Red?

Faded 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 Faded Red?

You can download Faded 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 Faded Red?

The hex code is #D3494E. In RGB it's 211, 73, 78, and in HSL it's 358°, 61%, 56%.

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