REDS

Warming Heart

#D44B3B

RGB 212, 75, 59 · HSL 6°, 64%, 53% · CMYK 0, 65, 72, 17

Warming Heart is #D44B3B in HEX — rgb(212, 75, 59), hsl(6°, 64%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 72%, 17%).

Warming Heart pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 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#D44B3B

RGB212, 75, 59

HSL6°, 64%, 53%

HSV6°, 72%, 83%

CMYK0, 65, 72, 17

Decimal13912891

CSS RGBrgb(212, 75, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 64%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 4.3 · #D24B42

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 4.4 · #CE4E35

Dulux

Extravagance S07G9

ΔE 4.7 · #CF3D34

Benjamin Moore

Salsa 2009-20

ΔE 4.8 · #DD483A

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 5.9 · #C44538

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 6.1 · #C13A2F

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 6.5 · #DF5E47

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 7.2 · #C33A36

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 7.2 · #DA5838

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 7.9 · #D95030

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 8 · #C9543A

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8 · #E0413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.8 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 9.5 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 17.3 · #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

#D44B3B

#3AC5D4

Analogous

#D43A78

#D44B3B

#D4963A

Triadic

#D44B3B

#3AD44A

#4A3AD4

Split-Complementary

#D44B3B

#3AD496

#3A78D4

Tetradic

#D44B3B

#78D43A

#3AC5D4

#963AD4

Monochromatic

#601D15

#9F2F23

#D44B3B

#E28479

#EFBDB8

Rectangle

#D44B3B

#C5D43A

#3AC5D4

#4A3AD4

Compound

#D44B3B

#D4963A

#3AC5D4

#3A78D4

Variations

Lighter

#DC6E62

#DE9890

#E8C6C2

Darker

#B53223

#7F2016

#4B120B

Saturation

#9E7570

#D44A3A

#E93925

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

4.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.87:1

Deuteranopia

#D44B3B

#9B8D33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D44B3B

#73733D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D44B3B

#D24F5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Warming Heart 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

#DE6547

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D44B3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC6A6C

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.

#34A5B1

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: #D44B3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D44B3B;

CSS Variable

--color-warming-heart: #D44B3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warming-heart': '#D44B3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D44B3B] text-[#D44B3B]

SCSS

$warming-heart: #D44B3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D44B3B?

#D44B3B is Warming Heart, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D44B3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warming Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Warming Heart?

Warming Heart 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 Warming Heart?

You can download Warming Heart 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 Warming Heart?

The hex code is #D44B3B. In RGB it's 212, 75, 59, and in HSL it's 6°, 64%, 53%.

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