REDS

Maximum Red

#D92121

RGB 217, 33, 33 · HSL 0°, 74%, 49% · CMYK 0, 85, 85, 15

Maximum Red is #D92121 in HEX — rgb(217, 33, 33), hsl(0°, 74%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 85%, 15%).

Maximum Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 74%, 49%. 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#D92121

RGB217, 33, 33

HSL0°, 74%, 49%

HSV0°, 85%, 85%

CMYK0, 85, 85, 15

Decimal14229793

CSS RGBrgb(217, 33, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 74%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Top Tomato P180-7

ΔE 1.2 · #D72022

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 6.7 · #CB2821

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 8.4 · #CF252B

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 8.6 · #E1422C

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 10 · #D0252F

Dulux

Electric Glow SB7D6

ΔE 10.5 · #DD452E

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 11.6 · #FF4131

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 12.7 · #EB5030

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 18.3 · #BF2D32

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 19.6 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 20.6 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20.6 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 22.7 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 24.6 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 32.1 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#D92121

#20D9D9

Analogous

#D9207D

#D92121

#D97D20

Triadic

#D92121

#20D920

#2020D9

Split-Complementary

#D92121

#20D97D

#207DD9

Tetradic

#D92121

#7DD920

#20D9D9

#7D20D9

Monochromatic

#540D0D

#971717

#D92121

#E75F5F

#F1A2A2

Rectangle

#D92121

#D9D920

#20D9D9

#2020D9

Compound

#D92121

#D97D20

#20D9D9

#207DD9

Variations

Lighter

#E44A4A

#E28080

#E9BABA

Darker

#B21616

#7D0D0D

#4A0606

Saturation

#996161

#D92020

#EA1010

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

5.01:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D92121

#968806

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D92121

#656521

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D92121

#D62F43

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Maximum 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

#E24534

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D92121

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF4A58

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.

#27ADAD

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: #D92121;

CSS — background

background-color: #D92121;

CSS Variable

--color-maximum-red: #D92121;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maximum-red': '#D92121' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D92121] text-[#D92121]

SCSS

$maximum-red: #D92121;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D92121?

#D92121 is Maximum Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D92121 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maximum Red?

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

What colors pair well with Maximum Red?

Maximum 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 Maximum Red?

You can download Maximum 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 Maximum Red?

The hex code is #D92121. In RGB it's 217, 33, 33, and in HSL it's 0°, 74%, 49%.

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