REDS

Red Clown

#D43938

RGB 212, 57, 56 · HSL 0°, 64%, 53% · CMYK 0, 73, 74, 17

Red Clown is #D43938 in HEX — rgb(212, 57, 56), hsl(0°, 64%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 74%, 17%).

Red Clown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 64%, 53%. 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#D43938

RGB212, 57, 56

HSL0°, 64%, 53%

HSV0°, 74%, 83%

CMYK0, 73, 74, 17

Decimal13908280

CSS RGBrgb(212, 57, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 64%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 1.3 · #D63D3B

Benjamin Moore

Bull's 2002-20

ΔE 2 · #DA3F3D

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 2.9 · #CB3234

Vista Paint

Endless Possibilities C-1080

ΔE 4.1 · #DB4238

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 4.6 · #E0413A

Behr

Pimento P180-6

ΔE 7.1 · #E6373E

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 7.2 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 8.1 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10 · #B8352E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 11.5 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 12.3 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 13 · #B53B26

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 14.8 · #D1584C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 21.5 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#D43938

#3AD4D4

Analogous

#D43A87

#D43938

#D4873A

Triadic

#D43938

#3AD43A

#3A3AD4

Split-Complementary

#D43938

#3AD487

#3A87D4

Tetradic

#D43938

#87D43A

#3AD4D4

#873AD4

Monochromatic

#601515

#9F2323

#D43938

#E27979

#EFB8B8

Rectangle

#D43938

#D4D43A

#3AD4D4

#3A3AD4

Compound

#D43938

#D4873A

#3AD4D4

#3A87D4

Variations

Lighter

#DC6262

#DE9090

#E8C2C2

Darker

#B52323

#7F1616

#4B0B0B

Saturation

#9E7070

#D43A3A

#E92525

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

4.73:1

vs Black

4.44:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D43938

#96892E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D43938

#6B6B38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D43938

#D1414F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Clown 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

#DE5745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D43938

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC5C69

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.

#34B1B1

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: #D43938;

CSS — background

background-color: #D43938;

CSS Variable

--color-red-clown: #D43938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-clown': '#D43938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D43938] text-[#D43938]

SCSS

$red-clown: #D43938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D43938?

#D43938 is Red Clown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D43938 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Clown?

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

What colors pair well with Red Clown?

Red Clown 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 Clown?

You can download Red Clown 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 Clown?

The hex code is #D43938. In RGB it's 212, 57, 56, and in HSL it's 0°, 64%, 53%.

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