REDS

Red

#D4A5A5

RGB 212, 165, 165 · HSL 0°, 35%, 74% · CMYK 0, 22, 22, 17

Red is #D4A5A5 in HEX — rgb(212, 165, 165), hsl(0°, 35%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 22%, 17%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 35%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D4A5A5

RGB212, 165, 165

HSL0°, 35%, 74%

HSV0°, 22%, 83%

CMYK0, 22, 22, 17

Decimal13936037

CSS RGBrgb(212, 165, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 35%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ruby Eye C-70

ΔE 1.7 · #CFA1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruby Eye 71

ΔE 1.7 · #D0A2A0

Dulux

Baby Jane S03E3

ΔE 2.8 · #D0A7A9

Behr

Flowerpot S180-3

ΔE 2.9 · #DBADAD

Benjamin Moore

Titanic 2092-50

ΔE 3.7 · #CC9F9A

PPG

Raffia Cream 1056-4

ΔE 3.9 · #CDA09A

Valspar

Thistle Field 1007-6A

ΔE 4.4 · #D4A6AE

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 4.5 · #C79EA2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.2 · #C7A4A6

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 6 · #C4989E

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.2 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 7.7 · #C19091

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.6 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 18.9 · #A47D90

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 19.5 · #FAA495

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#D4A5A5

#A5D4D4

Analogous

#D4A5BD

#D4A5A5

#D4BDA5

Triadic

#D4A5A5

#A5D4A5

#A5A5D4

Split-Complementary

#D4A5A5

#A5D4BD

#A5BDD4

Tetradic

#D4A5A5

#BDD4A5

#A5D4D4

#BDA5D4

Monochromatic

#974949

#BB7272

#D4A5A5

#EDD9D9

#F7EEEE

Rectangle

#D4A5A5

#D4D4A5

#A5D4D4

#A5A5D4

Compound

#D4A5A5

#D4BDA5

#A5D4D4

#A5BDD4

Variations

Lighter

#DDB7B7

#E3CBCB

#EDE2E2

Darker

#BD7171

#904040

#552424

Saturation

#C4B6B6

#D4A5A5

#E99090

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4A5A5

#BBB7A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4A5A5

#AEAEA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4A5A5

#D3A6A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red 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

#DEA897

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4A5A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCADBB

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.

#84BDBD

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: #D4A5A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4A5A5;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #D4A5A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#D4A5A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4A5A5] text-[#D4A5A5]

SCSS

$red: #D4A5A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4A5A5?

#D4A5A5 is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D4A5A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

Red 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?

You can download Red 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?

The hex code is #D4A5A5. In RGB it's 212, 165, 165, and in HSL it's 0°, 35%, 74%.

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