REDS
Cool Lava
#D99992
Cool Lava pulls into the pale end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 48%, 71%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Cool Lava 2088-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Cool Lava
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D99992?
#D99992 is Cool Lava, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #D99992 warm or cool?
Cool Lava reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Cool Lava?
Cool Lava works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Cool Lava?
Cool Lava pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Cool Lava?
You can download Cool Lava 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 RGB value of #D99992?
#D99992 converts to RGB 217, 153, 146.