REDS

Pimento

#DC5D47

RGB 220, 93, 71 · HSL 9°, 68%, 57% · CMYK 0, 58, 68, 14

Pimento is #DC5D47 in HEX — rgb(220, 93, 71), hsl(9°, 68%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 68%, 14%).

Pimento pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 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#DC5D47

RGB220, 93, 71

HSL9°, 68%, 57%

HSV9°, 68%, 86%

CMYK0, 58, 68, 14

Decimal14441799

CSS RGBrgb(220, 93, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 68%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 1.3 · #DF5E47

Benjamin Moore

Soft 014

ΔE 3.3 · #DD634E

Valspar

Ultra Orange 2010-3

ΔE 3.8 · #DE6350

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 4.4 · #D05443

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 4.6 · #D9624E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 5.7 · #D65F3D

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 6.2 · #CE4E35

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 6.6 · #DA5838

Dulux

Orange Keeper S07F8

ΔE 6.8 · #CA4E33

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 6.9 · #CB5345

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.9 · #E36E5A

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 8.4 · #C04D35

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 9.1 · #C24F40

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 10 · #D95030

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 12.5 · #CC6653

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

#DC5D47

#47C6DC

Analogous

#DC477B

#DC5D47

#DCA847

Triadic

#DC5D47

#47DC5D

#5D47DC

Split-Complementary

#DC5D47

#47DCA8

#477BDC

Tetradic

#DC5D47

#7BDC47

#47C6DC

#A847DC

Monochromatic

#742416

#B43822

#DC5D47

#E89687

#F4CEC7

Rectangle

#DC5D47

#C6DC47

#47C6DC

#5D47DC

Compound

#DC5D47

#DCA847

#47C6DC

#477BDC

Variations

Lighter

#E37E6C

#E3A397

#EBCCC6

Darker

#C73A21

#8C2614

#53150A

Saturation

#A8827B

#DC5D47

#ED5135

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

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.70:1

Deuteranopia

#DC5D47

#A59740

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC5D47

#7F7F4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC5D47

#DA5F6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pimento 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

#E47250

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC5D47

Daylight 5500K

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

#D27775

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.

#34AEC3

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: #DC5D47;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC5D47;

CSS Variable

--color-pimento: #DC5D47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pimento': '#DC5D47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC5D47] text-[#DC5D47]

SCSS

$pimento: #DC5D47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC5D47?

#DC5D47 is Pimento, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC5D47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pimento?

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

What colors pair well with Pimento?

Pimento 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 Pimento?

You can download Pimento 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 Pimento?

The hex code is #DC5D47. In RGB it's 220, 93, 71, and in HSL it's 9°, 68%, 57%.

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