REDS

Dusty

#D39286

RGB 211, 146, 134 · HSL 9°, 47%, 68% · CMYK 0, 31, 36, 17

Dusty is #D39286 in HEX — rgb(211, 146, 134), hsl(9°, 47%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 36%, 17%).

Dusty pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 47%, 68%. 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#D39286

RGB211, 146, 134

HSL9°, 47%, 68%

HSV9°, 36%, 83%

CMYK0, 31, 36, 17

Decimal13865606

CSS RGBrgb(211, 146, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 47%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dusty 2174-40

Exact match

Dulux

Rosy Queen S06E5

ΔE 1.2 · #CF9084

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 2.4 · #CD8E7F

Valspar

Vintage Coral 2002-6A

ΔE 3.2 · #CF8A7E

PPG

Holland Tile 1064-5

ΔE 3.3 · #DD9789

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 4.1 · #CB9281

Vista Paint

Rocky Cliff K-1091

ΔE 4.3 · #DC9886

Behr

Southwest Stone 220D-4

ΔE 5.4 · #E1958E

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 5.6 · #DD9592

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 5.6 · #E59C93

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.4 · #D6A496

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.8 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.2 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 18 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#D39286

#87C8D4

Analogous

#D487A2

#D39286

#D4B987

Triadic

#D39286

#87D493

#9387D4

Split-Complementary

#D39286

#87D4B9

#87A2D4

Tetradic

#D39286

#A2D487

#87C8D4

#B987D4

Monochromatic

#8E4133

#BF604F

#D39286

#E8C5BF

#F8EEEC

Rectangle

#D39286

#C8D487

#87C8D4

#9387D4

Compound

#D39286

#D4B987

#87C8D4

#87A2D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCA89F

#E2C0BA

#ECDCD9

Darker

#C46351

#913D2E

#552219

Saturation

#B9A5A2

#D49387

#E98371

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D39286

#B3AB85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D39286

#A0A088

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D39286

#D29296

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dusty 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

#DE9A80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D39286

Daylight 5500K

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

#CB9FA4

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.

#68B1BE

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: #D39286;

CSS — background

background-color: #D39286;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty: #D39286;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty': '#D39286' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D39286] text-[#D39286]

SCSS

$dusty: #D39286;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D39286?

#D39286 is Dusty, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D39286 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty?

Dusty 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 Dusty?

You can download Dusty 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 Dusty?

The hex code is #D39286. In RGB it's 211, 146, 134, and in HSL it's 9°, 47%, 68%.

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