REDS

Safflower Red

#D9333F

RGB 217, 51, 63 · HSL 356°, 69%, 53% · CMYK 0, 76, 71, 15

Safflower Red is #D9333F in HEX — rgb(217, 51, 63), hsl(356°, 69%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 71%, 15%).

Safflower Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 69%, 53%. 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#D9333F

RGB217, 51, 63

HSL356°, 69%, 53%

HSV356°, 76%, 85%

CMYK0, 76, 71, 15

Decimal14234431

CSS RGBrgb(217, 51, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 69%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bonfire 2001-20

ΔE 3.1 · #D63A40

Behr

Race Car Stripe P170-6

ΔE 4.2 · #D7223B

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 4.9 · #E63244

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 5.1 · #D43938

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 5.3 · #D63D3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 6 · #C52033

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 6.7 · #C32535

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 8.6 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 10.8 · #CF454A

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 11.3 · #F93753

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 12.6 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.1 · #B8352E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 14 · #C53A4B

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 17.3 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 23 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#D9333F

#34DACF

Analogous

#DA3492

#D9333F

#DA7C34

Triadic

#D9333F

#3FDA34

#343FDA

Split-Complementary

#D9333F

#34DA7C

#3492DA

Tetradic

#D9333F

#92DA34

#34DACF

#7C34DA

Monochromatic

#631218

#A41E27

#D9333F

#E6757D

#F2B6BA

Rectangle

#D9333F

#DACF34

#34DACF

#343FDA

Compound

#D9333F

#DA7C34

#34DACF

#3492DA

Variations

Lighter

#E15D66

#E18D93

#E9C1C3

Darker

#BA1E28

#831219

#4E090E

Saturation

#A06E72

#DA343F

#EC222F

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

4.67:1

vs Black

4.50:1

Deuteranopia

#D9333F

#988B36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9333F

#6A6A3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9333F

#D63F4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Safflower 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

#E2534A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9333F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF586F

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.

#30B6AD

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: #D9333F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9333F;

CSS Variable

--color-safflower-red: #D9333F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'safflower-red': '#D9333F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9333F] text-[#D9333F]

SCSS

$safflower-red: #D9333F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9333F?

#D9333F is Safflower Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D9333F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Safflower Red?

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

What colors pair well with Safflower Red?

Safflower 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 Safflower Red?

You can download Safflower 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 Safflower Red?

The hex code is #D9333F. In RGB it's 217, 51, 63, and in HSL it's 356°, 69%, 53%.

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