REDS

Red

#D86470

RGB 216, 100, 112 · HSL 354°, 60%, 62% · CMYK 0, 54, 48, 15

Red is #D86470 in HEX — rgb(216, 100, 112), hsl(354°, 60%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 48%, 15%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 60%, 62%. 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#D86470

RGB216, 100, 112

HSL354°, 60%, 62%

HSV354°, 54%, 85%

CMYK0, 54, 48, 15

Decimal14181488

CSS RGBrgb(216, 100, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 60%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lady Love K-673

ΔE 2.8 · #E06A78

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 3.1 · #D66972

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 3.5 · #E06E78

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 3.7 · #D46575

Benjamin Moore

Deco 1328

ΔE 3.8 · #DE687A

PPG

Bleeding Heart 1185-5 · 17-14

ΔE 4.4 · #E66A77

Dunn-Edwards

Slice of Watermelon DE5068

ΔE 4.5 · #E1697C

Behr

Guava Jam 200D-5

ΔE 5.6 · #E87077

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 7.1 · #D36E70

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 7.4 · #D95862

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.9 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 11.7 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.7 · #B64F48

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.1 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 17.5 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 22.7 · #BA4133

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

#D86470

#64D8CD

Analogous

#D864AA

#D86470

#D89264

Triadic

#D86470

#70D864

#6470D8

Split-Complementary

#D86470

#64D892

#64AAD8

Tetradic

#D86470

#AAD864

#64D8CD

#9264D8

Monochromatic

#83212A

#C0303E

#D86470

#E8A1A8

#F7DEE1

Rectangle

#D86470

#D8CD64

#64D8CD

#6470D8

Compound

#D86470

#D89264

#64D8CD

#64AAD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0838C

#E3A7AD

#EBCFD2

Darker

#CE2F3F

#901E29

#561017

Saturation

#B08D90

#D86470

#EC5160

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

3.51:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.98:1

Deuteranopia

#D86470

#A2996D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D86470

#82826F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D86470

#D56A70

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

#E1786F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D86470

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF7D93

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#49C4B8

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: #D86470;

CSS — background

background-color: #D86470;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #D86470;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#D86470' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D86470] text-[#D86470]

SCSS

$red: #D86470;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D86470?

#D86470 is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D86470 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 #D86470. In RGB it's 216, 100, 112, and in HSL it's 354°, 60%, 62%.

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