REDS

Langoustine

#DC5226

RGB 220, 82, 38 · HSL 15°, 72%, 51% · CMYK 0, 63, 83, 14

Langoustine is #DC5226 in HEX — rgb(220, 82, 38), hsl(15°, 72%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 83%, 14%).

Langoustine pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 72%, 51%. 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#DC5226

RGB220, 82, 38

HSL15°, 72%, 51%

HSV15°, 83%, 86%

CMYK0, 63, 83, 14

Decimal14438950

CSS RGBrgb(220, 82, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 72%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Orange 2010

ΔE 2.5 · #D84B20

Behr

Japanese Koi P210-7

ΔE 3.5 · #E35C2B

Dulux

Full Of Life S09H8

ΔE 3.7 · #DE592F

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 3.8 · #DE5730

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 3.9 · #D7552A

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2013-20

ΔE 4.9 · #EB5A34

Vista Paint

Starfish C-1046

ΔE 5.1 · #ED5F33

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 6.1 · #F15E34

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.6 · #DA5838

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 10.2 · #E66C35

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.8 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.6 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 14.2 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 15.6 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 19.6 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 22.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DC5226

#28AFDC

Analogous

#DC2855

#DC5226

#DCAF28

Triadic

#DC5226

#28DC55

#5528DC

Split-Complementary

#DC5226

#28DCAF

#2855DC

Tetradic

#DC5226

#55DC28

#28AFDC

#AF28DC

Monochromatic

#5C220F

#9E3B1A

#DC5226

#E7896A

#F1BDAC

Rectangle

#DC5226

#AFDC28

#28AFDC

#5528DC

Compound

#DC5226

#DCAF28

#28AFDC

#2855DC

Variations

Lighter

#E37753

#E29D86

#E9C8BD

Darker

#B74119

#802B0F

#4C1807

Saturation

#9D7567

#DC5528

#EE4C17

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#DC5226

#A39315

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC5226

#79792E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC5226

#DA5361

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Langoustine 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

#E46A38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC5226

Daylight 5500K

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

#D26F5C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#2B90B2

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: #DC5226;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC5226;

CSS Variable

--color-langoustine: #DC5226;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'langoustine': '#DC5226' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC5226] text-[#DC5226]

SCSS

$langoustine: #DC5226;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC5226?

#DC5226 is Langoustine, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC5226 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Langoustine?

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

What colors pair well with Langoustine?

Langoustine 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 Langoustine?

You can download Langoustine 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 Langoustine?

The hex code is #DC5226. In RGB it's 220, 82, 38, and in HSL it's 15°, 72%, 51%.

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