REDS

Kiss of the Scorpion

#DC331A

RGB 220, 51, 26 · HSL 8°, 79%, 48% · CMYK 0, 77, 88, 14

Kiss of the Scorpion is #DC331A in HEX — rgb(220, 51, 26), hsl(8°, 79%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 77%, 88%, 14%).

Kiss of the Scorpion pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 79%, 48%. 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#DC331A

RGB220, 51, 26

HSL8°, 79%, 48%

HSV8°, 88%, 86%

CMYK0, 77, 88, 14

Decimal14431002

CSS RGBrgb(220, 51, 26)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 79%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Mandarin S-G-220

ΔE 2.4 · #DE3616

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 5.7 · #E14328

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 7.7 · #CC0605

Dulux

Helsinki Flame SB7D2

ΔE 7.7 · #ED4D24

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 8.4 · #E64E2B

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 8.9 · #EB5030

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 10.6 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 12.8 · #DE4A00

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 13.3 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 15.3 · #D7552A

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 21.6 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 22.1 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.6 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.7 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 23.9 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 32.3 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#DC331A

#1AC1DB

Analogous

#DB1A61

#DC331A

#DB941A

Triadic

#DC331A

#1ADB33

#331ADB

Split-Complementary

#DC331A

#1ADB94

#1A61DB

Tetradic

#DC331A

#61DB1A

#1AC1DB

#941ADB

Monochromatic

#52130A

#972312

#DC331A

#EB6A56

#F3A69B

Rectangle

#DC331A

#C1DB1A

#1AC1DB

#331ADB

Compound

#DC331A

#DB941A

#1AC1DB

#1A61DB

Variations

Lighter

#E95741

#E5887A

#EABEB7

Darker

#B32611

#7E1809

#4B0D04

Saturation

#97655D

#DB331A

#E82A0D

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

4.63:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#DC331A

#9B8C00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC331A

#6C6C1E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC331A

#D93B4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kiss of the Scorpion 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

#E4532F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC331A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D25853

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#229BAE

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: #DC331A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC331A;

CSS Variable

--color-kiss-of-the-scorpion: #DC331A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kiss-of-the-scorpion': '#DC331A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC331A] text-[#DC331A]

SCSS

$kiss-of-the-scorpion: #DC331A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC331A?

#DC331A is Kiss of the Scorpion, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC331A warm or cool?

Kiss of the Scorpion reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kiss of the Scorpion?

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

What colors pair well with Kiss of the Scorpion?

Kiss of the Scorpion 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 Kiss of the Scorpion?

You can download Kiss of the Scorpion 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 Kiss of the Scorpion?

The hex code is #DC331A. In RGB it's 220, 51, 26, and in HSL it's 8°, 79%, 48%.

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