REDS

Kōbai Red

#DB5A6B

RGB 219, 90, 107 · HSL 352°, 64%, 61% · CMYK 0, 59, 51, 14

Kōbai Red is #DB5A6B in HEX — rgb(219, 90, 107), hsl(352°, 64%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 51%, 14%).

Kōbai Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 64%, 61%. 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#DB5A6B

RGB219, 90, 107

HSL352°, 64%, 61%

HSV352°, 59%, 86%

CMYK0, 59, 51, 14

Decimal14375531

CSS RGBrgb(219, 90, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 64%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Italiano 2087-30

ΔE 3.1 · #D45462

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 3.4 · #DA5265

Behr

Dash Of Curry M170-6

ΔE 4 · #CF5160

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 4.2 · #D95862

Vista Paint

Heart to Heart C-1099

ΔE 4.4 · #D45962

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 4.4 · #D34E5F

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Hill DE5069

ΔE 4.6 · #CC5160

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 7.7 · #C84F68

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 8.1 · #D46575

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 8.1 · #CB556E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 12.4 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 13.3 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 16 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 18.2 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 18.5 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 21.4 · #BA4133

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

#DB5A6B

#5CDBCA

Analogous

#DB5CAD

#DB5A6B

#DB8B5C

Triadic

#DB5A6B

#6DDB5C

#5C6DDB

Split-Complementary

#DB5A6B

#5CDB8B

#5CADDB

Tetradic

#DB5A6B

#ADDB5C

#5CDBCA

#8B5CDB

Monochromatic

#821C2A

#C02A3E

#DB5A6B

#E99BA5

#F7D9DD

Rectangle

#DB5A6B

#DBCA5C

#5CDBCA

#5C6DDB

Compound

#DB5A6B

#DB8B5C

#5CDBCA

#5CADDB

Variations

Lighter

#E27D8A

#E4A3AC

#ECCDD1

Darker

#D0293F

#921929

#560D17

Saturation

#AF888E

#DB5C6D

#ED4A60

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#DB5A6B

#A19867

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB5A6B

#7D7D69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB5A6B

#D86269

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kōbai 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

#E4706B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB5A6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D17590

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#41C7B5

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: #DB5A6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB5A6B;

CSS Variable

--color-kōbai-red: #DB5A6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kōbai-red': '#DB5A6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB5A6B] text-[#DB5A6B]

SCSS

$kōbai-red: #DB5A6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB5A6B?

#DB5A6B is Kōbai Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DB5A6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kōbai Red?

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

What colors pair well with Kōbai Red?

Kōbai 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 Kōbai Red?

You can download Kōbai 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 Kōbai Red?

The hex code is #DB5A6B. In RGB it's 219, 90, 107, and in HSL it's 352°, 64%, 61%.

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