REDS

Shōjōhi Red

#DC3023

RGB 220, 48, 35 · HSL 4°, 73%, 50% · CMYK 0, 78, 84, 14

Shōjōhi Red is #DC3023 in HEX — rgb(220, 48, 35), hsl(4°, 73%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 84%, 14%).

Shōjōhi Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 73%, 50%. 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#DC3023

RGB220, 48, 35

HSL4°, 73%, 50%

HSV4°, 84%, 86%

CMYK0, 78, 84, 14

Decimal14430243

CSS RGBrgb(220, 48, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 73%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fireglow 200B-7

ΔE 2.2 · #E23829

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 5.3 · #E1422C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 6.1 · #DD402E

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 6.3 · #CB2821

Dulux

Electric Glow SB7D6

ΔE 7.5 · #DD452E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 9.2 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10 · #E0413A

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 10.7 · #FF4131

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 15.9 · #D7552A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 16.8 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 19.2 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 19.8 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 20.3 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.8 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 22.3 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 31.2 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#DC3023

#22D0DD

Analogous

#DD2273

#DC3023

#DD8C22

Triadic

#DC3023

#22DD2F

#2F22DD

Split-Complementary

#DC3023

#22DD8C

#2273DD

Tetradic

#DC3023

#73DD22

#22D0DD

#8C22DD

Monochromatic

#58130E

#9A2118

#DC3023

#E76D65

#F1ACA7

Rectangle

#DC3023

#D0DD22

#22D0DD

#2F22DD

Compound

#DC3023

#DD8C22

#22D0DD

#2273DD

Variations

Lighter

#E3584F

#E28983

#E9BFBC

Darker

#B42218

#7E150E

#4B0B07

Saturation

#9B6764

#DD2F22

#EE2011

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

4.68:1

vs Black

4.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DC3023

#9B8C0B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC3023

#6B6B25

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC3023

#D9394B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Shōjōhi 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

#E45135

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC3023

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2565A

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.

#29A7B0

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: #DC3023;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC3023;

CSS Variable

--color-shōjōhi-red: #DC3023;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shōjōhi-red': '#DC3023' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC3023] text-[#DC3023]

SCSS

$shōjōhi-red: #DC3023;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC3023?

#DC3023 is Shōjōhi Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC3023 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shōjōhi Red?

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

What colors pair well with Shōjōhi Red?

Shōjōhi 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 Shōjōhi Red?

You can download Shōjōhi 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 Shōjōhi Red?

The hex code is #DC3023. In RGB it's 220, 48, 35, and in HSL it's 4°, 73%, 50%.

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