REDS

Tuscan Image

#DC938C

RGB 220, 147, 140 · HSL 5°, 53%, 71% · CMYK 0, 33, 36, 14

Tuscan Image is #DC938C in HEX — rgb(220, 147, 140), hsl(5°, 53%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 36%, 14%).

Tuscan Image pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 53%, 71%. 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#DC938C

RGB220, 147, 140

HSL5°, 53%, 71%

HSV5°, 36%, 86%

CMYK0, 33, 36, 14

Decimal14455692

CSS RGBrgb(220, 147, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 53%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Southwest Stone 220D-4

ΔE 1.6 · #E1958E

Dulux

Tuscan Image S05G5

ΔE 2 · #DC908C

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 2.4 · #DD9592

Valspar

Coral Banks 2001-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #D88E8B

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 3.4 · #E59C93

Benjamin Moore

Minstrel 1297

ΔE 3.6 · #E79B96

PPG

Holland Tile 1064-5

ΔE 3.8 · #DD9789

Sherwin-Williams

Rosedust SW0025

ΔE 5.2 · #CC8D84

Vista Paint

Blooming Perfect C-61

ΔE 5.2 · #D69594

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 5.3 · #D89696

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 7.8 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 10.8 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.1 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.6 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 19.5 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DC938C

#8ED6DC

Analogous

#DC8EAF

#DC938C

#DCBC8E

Triadic

#DC938C

#8EDC94

#948EDC

Split-Complementary

#DC938C

#8EDCBC

#8EAFDC

Tetradic

#DC938C

#AFDC8E

#8ED6DC

#BC8EDC

Monochromatic

#A03A31

#CA5D53

#DC938C

#EECCC8

#F9EDEB

Rectangle

#DC938C

#D6DC8E

#8ED6DC

#948EDC

Compound

#DC938C

#DCBC8E

#8ED6DC

#8EAFDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3AAA4

#E7C2BF

#EFDDDC

Darker

#CE5E54

#9E332A

#5D1D17

Saturation

#C1ABA9

#DC948E

#EE867C

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC938C

#B8B08B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC938C

#A3A38D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC938C

#DB9498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tuscan Image 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

#E49B84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC938C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A0A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#6CC0C7

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: #DC938C;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC938C;

CSS Variable

--color-tuscan-image: #DC938C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuscan-image': '#DC938C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC938C] text-[#DC938C]

SCSS

$tuscan-image: #DC938C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC938C?

#DC938C is Tuscan Image, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC938C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuscan Image?

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

What colors pair well with Tuscan Image?

Tuscan Image 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 Tuscan Image?

You can download Tuscan Image 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 Tuscan Image?

The hex code is #DC938C. In RGB it's 220, 147, 140, and in HSL it's 5°, 53%, 71%.

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