REDS

Dangerously Red

#D84139

RGB 216, 65, 57 · HSL 3°, 67%, 54% · CMYK 0, 70, 74, 15

Dangerously Red is #D84139 in HEX — rgb(216, 65, 57), hsl(3°, 67%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 74%, 15%).

Dangerously Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 67%, 54%. 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#D84139

RGB216, 65, 57

HSL3°, 67%, 54%

HSV3°, 74%, 85%

CMYK0, 70, 74, 15

Decimal14172473

CSS RGBrgb(216, 65, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 67%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Endless Possibilities C-1080

ΔE 1.7 · #DB4238

Benjamin Moore

Bull's 2002-20

ΔE 2.5 · #DA3F3D

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 2.5 · #D63D3B

Dulux

Extravagance S07G9

ΔE 2.7 · #CF3D34

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 3.3 · #E0413A

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 5.2 · #CB3234

Behr

Fire Coral BIC-31

ΔE 6.6 · #C93426

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 7.3 · #D24B42

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 8 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.6 · #B8352E

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 10.9 · #DA5838

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 11 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12.4 · #B53B26

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 13.2 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 14.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 22.1 · #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

#D84139

#3BD0D8

Analogous

#D83B82

#D84139

#D8923B

Triadic

#D84139

#3BD843

#433BD8

Split-Complementary

#D84139

#3BD892

#3B82D8

Tetradic

#D84139

#82D83B

#3BD0D8

#923BD8

Monochromatic

#661814

#A62721

#D84139

#E5807B

#F2BEBB

Rectangle

#D84139

#D0D83B

#3BD0D8

#433BD8

Compound

#D84139

#D8923B

#3BD0D8

#3B82D8

Variations

Lighter

#E06962

#E19591

#E9C5C3

Darker

#BC2821

#841914

#4E0E0A

Saturation

#A17472

#D8433B

#EC3228

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

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.73:1

Deuteranopia

#D84139

#9B8D2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D84139

#70703A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D84139

#D54755

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dangerously 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

#E15D46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D84139

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF626A

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.

#32B1B8

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: #D84139;

CSS — background

background-color: #D84139;

CSS Variable

--color-dangerously-red: #D84139;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dangerously-red': '#D84139' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D84139] text-[#D84139]

SCSS

$dangerously-red: #D84139;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D84139?

#D84139 is Dangerously Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D84139 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dangerously Red?

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

What colors pair well with Dangerously Red?

Dangerously 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 Dangerously Red?

You can download Dangerously 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 Dangerously Red?

The hex code is #D84139. In RGB it's 216, 65, 57, and in HSL it's 3°, 67%, 54%.

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