REDS

Paddy

#DA9585

RGB 218, 149, 133 · HSL 11°, 53%, 69% · CMYK 0, 32, 39, 15

Paddy is #DA9585 in HEX — rgb(218, 149, 133), hsl(11°, 53%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 39%, 15%).

Paddy pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 53%, 69%. 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#DA9585

RGB218, 149, 133

HSL11°, 53%, 69%

HSV11°, 39%, 85%

CMYK0, 32, 39, 15

Decimal14325125

CSS RGBrgb(218, 149, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 53%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 1.2 · #DB9785

PPG

Holland Tile 1064-5

ΔE 1.4 · #DD9789

Vista Paint

Rocky Cliff K-1091

ΔE 1.4 · #DC9886

Dulux

Paddy S06F5

ΔE 1.7 · #DA9284

Benjamin Moore

Custis CW-215

ΔE 3.2 · #DF9D8E

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 4 · #CD8E7F

Valspar

Terra Earth 2003-5C

ΔE 4.1 · #CE8C79

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 4.4 · #DE9981

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 4.5 · #E5A192

Behr

Pecos Spice 230D-4

ΔE 4.5 · #E29581

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.5 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 9.8 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.3 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.8 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16.6 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#DA9585

#86CADA

Analogous

#DA86A1

#DA9585

#DABF86

Triadic

#DA9585

#86DA95

#9586DA

Split-Complementary

#DA9585

#86DABF

#86A1DA

Tetradic

#DA9585

#A1DA86

#86CADA

#BF86DA

Monochromatic

#98422F

#C8624C

#DA9585

#ECC9C1

#F9EEEB

Rectangle

#DA9585

#CADA86

#86CADA

#9586DA

Compound

#DA9585

#DABF86

#86CADA

#86A1DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1AB9E

#E5C2BA

#EEDDD9

Darker

#CC644D

#993D28

#5B2316

Saturation

#BDA8A3

#DA9586

#EC8A73

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DA9585

#B9AF84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA9585

#A3A387

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA9585

#D99499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Paddy 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

#E39C7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA9585

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0A1A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#66B4C5

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: #DA9585;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA9585;

CSS Variable

--color-paddy: #DA9585;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paddy': '#DA9585' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA9585] text-[#DA9585]

SCSS

$paddy: #DA9585;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA9585?

#DA9585 is Paddy, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DA9585 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paddy?

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

What colors pair well with Paddy?

Paddy 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 Paddy?

You can download Paddy 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 Paddy?

The hex code is #DA9585. In RGB it's 218, 149, 133, and in HSL it's 11°, 53%, 69%.

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