REDS

Redstone

#D43C2C

RGB 212, 60, 44 · HSL 6°, 66%, 50% · CMYK 0, 72, 79, 17

Redstone is #D43C2C in HEX — rgb(212, 60, 44), hsl(6°, 66%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 79%, 17%).

Redstone pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 66%, 50%. 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#D43C2C

RGB212, 60, 44

HSL6°, 66%, 50%

HSV6°, 79%, 83%

CMYK0, 72, 79, 17

Decimal13909036

CSS RGBrgb(212, 60, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 66%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Redstone 2009-10

Exact match

Dulux

Cartoon Red SB7D8

ΔE 2.6 · #CE3C27

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 3.1 · #DD402E

Behr

Fire Coral BIC-31

ΔE 3.3 · #C93426

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 5.4 · #E0413A

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 5.4 · #CB2821

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 7.5 · #D63D3B

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 10.6 · #DA5838

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 11.4 · #C33A36

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 11.6 · #D24B42

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12.5 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 12.7 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 13.3 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 14.7 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.1 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 23.8 · #BA5B3A

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

#D43C2C

#2BC3D4

Analogous

#D42B6F

#D43C2C

#D4902B

Triadic

#D43C2C

#2BD43C

#3C2BD4

Split-Complementary

#D43C2C

#2BD490

#2B6FD4

Tetradic

#D43C2C

#6FD42B

#2BC3D4

#902BD4

Monochromatic

#551811

#942A1E

#D43C2C

#E1776B

#EEB1AA

Rectangle

#D43C2C

#C3D42B

#2BC3D4

#3C2BD4

Compound

#D43C2C

#D4902B

#2BC3D4

#2B6FD4

Variations

Lighter

#DC6356

#DD9088

#E7C2BE

Darker

#AD2D1F

#791D13

#48100A

Saturation

#996B66

#D43C2B

#E92B16

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D43C2C

#98891F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D43C2C

#6C6C2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D43C2C

#D24250

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Redstone 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

#DE5A3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D43C2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC5F60

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.

#309DA9

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: #D43C2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D43C2C;

CSS Variable

--color-redstone: #D43C2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'redstone': '#D43C2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D43C2C] text-[#D43C2C]

SCSS

$redstone: #D43C2C;

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Orange

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D43C2C?

#D43C2C is Redstone, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D43C2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Redstone?

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

What colors pair well with Redstone?

Redstone 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 Redstone?

You can download Redstone 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 Redstone?

The hex code is #D43C2C. In RGB it's 212, 60, 44, and in HSL it's 6°, 66%, 50%.

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