REDS

Valencia

#D4574E

RGB 212, 87, 78 · HSL 4°, 61%, 57% · CMYK 0, 59, 63, 17

Valencia is #D4574E in HEX — rgb(212, 87, 78), hsl(4°, 61%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 63%, 17%).

Valencia pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 61%, 57%. 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#D4574E

RGB212, 87, 78

HSL4°, 61%, 57%

HSV4°, 63%, 83%

CMYK0, 59, 63, 17

Decimal13915982

CSS RGBrgb(212, 87, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 61%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Habanero 1306

ΔE 1.5 · #D3574B

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 1.8 · #D1584C

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 2.4 · #D75954

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 3.6 · #CB5345

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 4.7 · #D05443

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 5.3 · #C34B44

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 5.5 · #CB5251

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 6 · #C24F40

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 7 · #BE4C3E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.9 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 8.5 · #B8473D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.6 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.5 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 10.1 · #CC6653

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 10.9 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.3 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#D4574E

#4ECBD4

Analogous

#D44E88

#D4574E

#D49A4E

Triadic

#D4574E

#4ED457

#574ED4

Split-Complementary

#D4574E

#4ED49A

#4E88D4

Tetradic

#D4574E

#88D44E

#4ECBD4

#9A4ED4

Monochromatic

#6F201B

#AC322A

#D4574E

#E3928C

#F2CCCA

Rectangle

#D4574E

#CBD44E

#4ECBD4

#574ED4

Compound

#D4574E

#D49A4E

#4ECBD4

#4E88D4

Variations

Lighter

#DD7972

#DFA09B

#E9CAC8

Darker

#BF342A

#86211A

#4F120E

Saturation

#A5807D

#D4574E

#EA4539

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#D4574E

#9E9149

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4574E

#79794F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4574E

#D25B64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Valencia 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

#DE6E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4574E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC737A

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.

#3BB3BC

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: #D4574E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4574E;

CSS Variable

--color-valencia: #D4574E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valencia': '#D4574E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4574E] text-[#D4574E]

SCSS

$valencia: #D4574E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4574E?

#D4574E is Valencia, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D4574E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valencia?

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

What colors pair well with Valencia?

Valencia 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 Valencia?

You can download Valencia 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 Valencia?

The hex code is #D4574E. In RGB it's 212, 87, 78, and in HSL it's 4°, 61%, 57%.

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