REDS

Chili Pepper

#DB1E1D

RGB 219, 30, 29 · HSL 0°, 77%, 49% · CMYK 0, 86, 87, 14

Chili Pepper is #DB1E1D in HEX — rgb(219, 30, 29), hsl(0°, 77%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 86%, 87%, 14%).

Chili Pepper pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 77%, 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#DB1E1D

RGB219, 30, 29

HSL0°, 77%, 49%

HSV0°, 87%, 86%

CMYK0, 86, 87, 14

Decimal14360093

CSS RGBrgb(219, 30, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 77%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chili Pepper 180B-7

Exact match

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 6.5 · #CC0605

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 9.7 · #E1422C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 10.4 · #DD402E

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 10.6 · #FF4131

Dulux

Electric Glow SB7D6

ΔE 12 · #DD452E

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 12.4 · #D0252F

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 13.2 · #EB5030

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 18.7 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 20.1 · #D7552A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 22.9 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.9 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 24.6 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.2 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 26.5 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 34.4 · #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

#DB1E1D

#1DDDDD

Analogous

#DD1D7D

#DB1E1D

#DD7D1D

Triadic

#DB1E1D

#1DDD1D

#1D1DDD

Split-Complementary

#DB1E1D

#1DDD7D

#1D7DDD

Tetradic

#DB1E1D

#7DDD1D

#1DDDDD

#7D1DDD

Monochromatic

#560B0B

#991414

#DB1E1D

#EA5D5D

#F3A0A0

Rectangle

#DB1E1D

#DDDD1D

#1DDDDD

#1D1DDD

Compound

#DB1E1D

#DD7D1D

#1DDDDD

#1D7DDD

Variations

Lighter

#E74747

#E47E7E

#EAB9B9

Darker

#B51313

#7F0B0B

#4B0505

Saturation

#9A6060

#DD1D1D

#EC0E0E

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

4.98:1

vs Black

4.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DB1E1D

#988900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB1E1D

#65651D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB1E1D

#D82E42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chili Pepper 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

#E44331

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB1E1D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D14855

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.

#25B0B0

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: #DB1E1D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB1E1D;

CSS Variable

--color-chili-pepper: #DB1E1D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chili-pepper': '#DB1E1D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB1E1D] text-[#DB1E1D]

SCSS

$chili-pepper: #DB1E1D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB1E1D?

#DB1E1D is Chili Pepper, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DB1E1D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chili Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Chili Pepper?

Chili Pepper 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 Chili Pepper?

You can download Chili Pepper 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 Chili Pepper?

The hex code is #DB1E1D. In RGB it's 219, 30, 29, and in HSL it's 0°, 77%, 49%.

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