REDS

Roman

#D8625B

RGB 216, 98, 91 · HSL 3°, 62%, 60% · CMYK 0, 55, 58, 15

Roman is #D8625B in HEX — rgb(216, 98, 91), hsl(3°, 62%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 58%, 15%).

Roman pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 62%, 60%. 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#D8625B

RGB216, 98, 91

HSL3°, 62%, 60%

HSV3°, 58%, 85%

CMYK0, 55, 58, 15

Decimal14180955

CSS RGBrgb(216, 98, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 62%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2008-30

ΔE 1.9 · #D86057

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 2.4 · #DF655D

Behr

Desert Coral HDC-MD-05

ΔE 3 · #D2635B

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 3.6 · #DF6B65

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 4.2 · #D75954

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 4.4 · #E26D68

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 5.5 · #D1584C

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 5.7 · #CB5251

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 5.9 · #E96E6C

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.3 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 7.6 · #CC6653

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 7.6 · #C76356

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.4 · #B64F48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 11 · #B44C43

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.2 · #E87257

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 14 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#D8625B

#5AD2D8

Analogous

#D85A93

#D8625B

#D89F5A

Triadic

#D8625B

#5AD860

#605AD8

Split-Complementary

#D8625B

#5AD89F

#5A93D8

Tetradic

#D8625B

#93D85A

#5AD2D8

#9F5AD8

Monochromatic

#7C221D

#BA332C

#D8625B

#E79C98

#F5D7D6

Rectangle

#D8625B

#D2D85A

#5AD2D8

#605AD8

Compound

#D8625B

#D89F5A

#5AD2D8

#5A93D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0807B

#E2A5A2

#EBCDCC

Darker

#CA332B

#8E201B

#54120E

Saturation

#AC8886

#D8605A

#EC4F46

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.82:1

Deuteranopia

#D8625B

#A39857

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8625B

#81815C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8625B

#D6656E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Roman 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

#E1765F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8625B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF7B84

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.

#40BDC4

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: #D8625B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8625B;

CSS Variable

--color-roman: #D8625B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roman': '#D8625B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8625B] text-[#D8625B]

SCSS

$roman: #D8625B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8625B?

#D8625B is Roman, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D8625B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roman?

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

What colors pair well with Roman?

Roman 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 Roman?

You can download Roman 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 Roman?

The hex code is #D8625B. In RGB it's 216, 98, 91, and in HSL it's 3°, 62%, 60%.

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