REDS

Rackham Red

#D6341E

RGB 214, 52, 30 · HSL 7°, 75%, 48% · CMYK 0, 76, 86, 16

Rackham Red is #D6341E in HEX — rgb(214, 52, 30), hsl(7°, 75%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 86%, 16%).

Rackham Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 75%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D6341E

RGB214, 52, 30

HSL7°, 75%, 48%

HSV7°, 86%, 84%

CMYK0, 76, 86, 16

Decimal14038046

CSS RGBrgb(214, 52, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 75%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 4.3 · #E14328

Behr

Fireglow 200B-7

ΔE 4.3 · #E23829

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 5.7 · #DD402E

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 6.2 · #CB2821

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 6.2 · #CF3D24

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 8.2 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10.8 · #E0413A

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 12.8 · #FF4131

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 13.2 · #D7552A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 14.5 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 18.6 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 18.8 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 19.1 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.9 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 20.5 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 29.1 · #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

#D6341E

#1FC1D6

Analogous

#D61F65

#D6341E

#D6901F

Triadic

#D6341E

#1FD634

#341FD6

Split-Complementary

#D6341E

#1FD690

#1F65D6

Tetradic

#D6341E

#65D61F

#1FC1D6

#901FD6

Monochromatic

#50140B

#932415

#D6341E

#E76A5A

#F1A79D

Rectangle

#D6341E

#C1D61F

#1FC1D6

#341FD6

Compound

#D6341E

#D6901F

#1FC1D6

#1F65D6

Variations

Lighter

#E45845

#E2897D

#E9BEB8

Darker

#AF2715

#7B190C

#490D05

Saturation

#96655F

#D6341F

#E5280F

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

4.81:1

vs Black

4.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D6341E

#988902

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6341E

#6A6A22

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6341E

#D43B4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rackham 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

#E05432

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6341E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CD5956

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.

#269BAA

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D6341E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6341E;

CSS Variable

--color-rackham-red: #D6341E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rackham-red': '#D6341E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6341E] text-[#D6341E]

SCSS

$rackham-red: #D6341E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6341E?

#D6341E is Rackham Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D6341E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rackham Red?

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

What colors pair well with Rackham Red?

Rackham 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 Rackham Red?

You can download Rackham 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 Rackham Red?

The hex code is #D6341E. In RGB it's 214, 52, 30, and in HSL it's 7°, 75%, 48%.

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