REDS

Tory Red

#D6685F

RGB 214, 104, 95 · HSL 5°, 59%, 61% · CMYK 0, 51, 56, 16

Tory Red is #D6685F in HEX — rgb(214, 104, 95), hsl(5°, 59%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 56%, 16%).

Tory Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 59%, 61%. 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#D6685F

RGB214, 104, 95

HSL5°, 59%, 61%

HSV5°, 56%, 84%

CMYK0, 51, 56, 16

Decimal14051423

CSS RGBrgb(214, 104, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 59%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Coral HDC-MD-05

ΔE 1.8 · #D2635B

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 3.1 · #DF6B65

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 4 · #E26D68

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 4.4 · #CC6758

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 5.1 · #C76356

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2008-30

ΔE 5.2 · #D86057

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 5.2 · #DF655D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 5.7 · #CC6653

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 6.1 · #E17360

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 6.7 · #C26157

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 7.8 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.8 · #E36E5A

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.9 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.2 · #B64F48

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.6 · #E87257

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#D6685F

#61CCD6

Analogous

#D66192

#D6685F

#D6A561

Triadic

#D6685F

#61D66B

#6B61D6

Split-Complementary

#D6685F

#61D6A5

#6192D6

Tetradic

#D6685F

#92D661

#61CCD6

#A561D6

Monochromatic

#7E2820

#BB3C30

#D6685F

#E6A49E

#F6DDDB

Rectangle

#D6685F

#CCD661

#61CCD6

#6B61D6

Compound

#D6685F

#D6A561

#61CCD6

#6192D6

Variations

Lighter

#DE8880

#E1AAA5

#EBD0CE

Darker

#CA3C2F

#8D271E

#541610

Saturation

#AD8D8A

#D66B61

#EB5A4C

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.00:1

Deuteranopia

#D6685F

#A4995B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6685F

#848460

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6685F

#D46A72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tory 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

#E07B62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6685F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CD8087

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.

#47B8C2

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: #D6685F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6685F;

CSS Variable

--color-tory-red: #D6685F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tory-red': '#D6685F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6685F] text-[#D6685F]

SCSS

$tory-red: #D6685F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6685F?

#D6685F is Tory Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D6685F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tory Red?

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

What colors pair well with Tory Red?

Tory 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 Tory Red?

You can download Tory 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 Tory Red?

The hex code is #D6685F. In RGB it's 214, 104, 95, and in HSL it's 5°, 59%, 61%.

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