REDS

Bricks of Hope

#DB5856

RGB 219, 88, 86 · HSL 1°, 65%, 60% · CMYK 0, 60, 61, 14

Bricks of Hope is #DB5856 in HEX — rgb(219, 88, 86), hsl(1°, 65%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 61%, 14%).

Bricks of Hope pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 65%, 60%. 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#DB5856

RGB219, 88, 86

HSL1°, 65%, 60%

HSV1°, 61%, 86%

CMYK0, 60, 61, 14

Decimal14374998

CSS RGBrgb(219, 88, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 65%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 2.1 · #D75954

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2008-30

ΔE 4.8 · #D86057

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 5.2 · #DF655D

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 5.4 · #CB5251

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 5.5 · #D1584C

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 7.2 · #D95862

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 7.4 · #CB5345

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 8.2 · #D05443

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 8.4 · #E96E6C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.1 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.2 · #E36E5A

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 11.1 · #B8473D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 12.5 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.5 · #BA4133

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 13 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#DB5856

#57D9DB

Analogous

#DB5797

#DB5856

#DB9B57

Triadic

#DB5856

#57DB59

#5957DB

Split-Complementary

#DB5856

#57DB9B

#5797DB

Tetradic

#DB5856

#97DB57

#57D9DB

#9B57DB

Monochromatic

#7E1C1B

#BD2B28

#DB5856

#E99796

#F6D5D5

Rectangle

#DB5856

#D9DB57

#57D9DB

#5957DB

Compound

#DB5856

#DB9B57

#57D9DB

#5797DB

Variations

Lighter

#E27A78

#E4A1A0

#ECCCCB

Darker

#CE2A27

#901A18

#560E0C

Saturation

#AD8685

#DB5957

#ED4845

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

3.79:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.54:1

Deuteranopia

#DB5856

#A29651

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB5856

#7C7C56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB5856

#D95D66

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bricks of Hope 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

#E46F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB5856

Daylight 5500K

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

#D17480

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.

#3DC5C7

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: #DB5856;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB5856;

CSS Variable

--color-bricks-of-hope: #DB5856;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bricks-of-hope': '#DB5856' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB5856] text-[#DB5856]

SCSS

$bricks-of-hope: #DB5856;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB5856?

#DB5856 is Bricks of Hope, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DB5856 warm or cool?

Bricks of Hope reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bricks of Hope?

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

What colors pair well with Bricks of Hope?

Bricks of Hope 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 Bricks of Hope?

You can download Bricks of Hope 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 Bricks of Hope?

The hex code is #DB5856. In RGB it's 219, 88, 86, and in HSL it's 1°, 65%, 60%.

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