REDS

Geranium

#DC465D

RGB 220, 70, 93 · HSL 351°, 68%, 57% · CMYK 0, 68, 58, 14

Geranium is #DC465D in HEX — rgb(220, 70, 93), hsl(351°, 68%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 58%, 14%).

Geranium pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 68%, 57%. 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#DC465D

RGB220, 70, 93

HSL351°, 68%, 57%

HSV351°, 68%, 86%

CMYK0, 68, 58, 14

Decimal14435933

CSS RGBrgb(220, 70, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 68%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Red 2000-30

ΔE 3.9 · #E14D5C

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 5.8 · #DA5265

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 6.3 · #D34E5F

Behr

Watermelon Slice P180-5

ΔE 7 · #F15B6F

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 8.3 · #DC506E

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 8.5 · #D95862

Vista Paint

Heart to Heart C-1099

ΔE 10.5 · #D45962

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 12.3 · #C53E40

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 13.1 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 13.4 · #C84F68

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 15.5 · #C51D34

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 16.5 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 18.4 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 19 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 19.5 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 21.3 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#DC465D

#47DCC6

Analogous

#DC47A8

#DC465D

#DC7B47

Triadic

#DC465D

#5DDC47

#475DDC

Split-Complementary

#DC465D

#47DC7B

#47A8DC

Tetradic

#DC465D

#A8DC47

#47DCC6

#7B47DC

Monochromatic

#741624

#B42238

#DC465D

#E88796

#F4C7CE

Rectangle

#DC465D

#DCC647

#47DCC6

#475DDC

Compound

#DC465D

#DC7B47

#47DCC6

#47A8DC

Variations

Lighter

#E36C7E

#E397A3

#EBC6CC

Darker

#C7213A

#8C1426

#530A15

Saturation

#A87B82

#DC475D

#ED3551

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

4.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.08:1

Deuteranopia

#DC465D

#9D9258

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC465D

#73735A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC465D

#D9515A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Geranium 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

#E46161

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC465D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D26685

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.

#34C3AE

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: #DC465D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC465D;

CSS Variable

--color-geranium: #DC465D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'geranium': '#DC465D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC465D] text-[#DC465D]

SCSS

$geranium: #DC465D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC465D?

#DC465D is Geranium, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC465D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Geranium?

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

What colors pair well with Geranium?

Geranium 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 Geranium?

You can download Geranium 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 Geranium?

The hex code is #DC465D. In RGB it's 220, 70, 93, and in HSL it's 351°, 68%, 57%.

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