REDS

Horror Snob

#D34D4D

RGB 211, 77, 77 · HSL 0°, 60%, 56% · CMYK 0, 64, 64, 17

Horror Snob is #D34D4D in HEX — rgb(211, 77, 77), hsl(0°, 60%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 64%, 17%).

Horror Snob pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 60%, 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#D34D4D

RGB211, 77, 77

HSL0°, 60%, 56%

HSV0°, 64%, 83%

CMYK0, 64, 64, 17

Decimal13847885

CSS RGBrgb(211, 77, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 60%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ryan 1314

ΔE 2.3 · #CC4847

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 2.8 · #CF454A

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 4.2 · #C74142

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 4.4 · #CA4042

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 4.5 · #D75954

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 5.1 · #C53E40

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 5.3 · #C6494C

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 5.7 · #CB5251

Behr

Mexican Chile 200D-6

ΔE 7.2 · #BD3D43

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.5 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 8.2 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.2 · #BA4133

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 11.4 · #CB3234

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.9 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 13 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 14.4 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#D34D4D

#4BD2D2

Analogous

#D24B8F

#D34D4D

#D28F4B

Triadic

#D34D4D

#4BD24B

#4B4BD2

Split-Complementary

#D34D4D

#4BD28F

#4B8FD2

Tetradic

#D34D4D

#8FD24B

#4BD2D2

#8F4BD2

Monochromatic

#6A1B1B

#A72A2A

#D34D4D

#E18989

#F1C6C6

Rectangle

#D34D4D

#D2D24B

#4BD2D2

#4B4BD2

Compound

#D34D4D

#D28F4B

#4BD2D2

#4B8FD2

Variations

Lighter

#DB6F6F

#DE9999

#E8C7C7

Darker

#BA2A2A

#821B1B

#4D0E0E

Saturation

#A37B7B

#D24B4B

#E93535

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

4.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.94:1

Deuteranopia

#D34D4D

#9A8E47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D34D4D

#73734D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D34D4D

#D0535D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Horror Snob 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

#DE6655

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D34D4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CB6B79

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#3BB7B7

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: #D34D4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D34D4D;

CSS Variable

--color-horror-snob: #D34D4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'horror-snob': '#D34D4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D34D4D] text-[#D34D4D]

SCSS

$horror-snob: #D34D4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D34D4D?

#D34D4D is Horror Snob, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D34D4D warm or cool?

Horror Snob reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Horror Snob?

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

What colors pair well with Horror Snob?

Horror Snob 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 Horror Snob?

You can download Horror Snob 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 Horror Snob?

The hex code is #D34D4D. In RGB it's 211, 77, 77, and in HSL it's 0°, 60%, 56%.

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