REDS

Untamed Red

#DD0022

RGB 221, 0, 34 · HSL 351°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 0, 100, 85, 13

Untamed Red is #DD0022 in HEX — rgb(221, 0, 34), hsl(351°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 85%, 13%).

Untamed Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 100%, 43%. 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#DD0022

RGB221, 0, 34

HSL351°, 100%, 43%

HSV351°, 100%, 87%

CMYK0, 100, 85, 13

Decimal14483490

CSS RGBrgb(221, 0, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grenadine S-G-180

ΔE 4.7 · #D3131E

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 9.8 · #CC0605

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 11 · #CF252B

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 12 · #D0252F

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 12.4 · #FF4131

Benjamin Moore

Vermilion 2002-10

ΔE 13.2 · #D0322C

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 14.5 · #C92C2B

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 17.2 · #EB5030

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 21 · #BF2D32

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 23.7 · #DE4A00

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 24.2 · #B8352E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 24.3 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 26.1 · #B83236

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 29.2 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 29.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 35.2 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#DD0022

#00DBBA

Analogous

#DB008F

#DD0022

#DB4D00

Triadic

#DD0022

#21DB00

#0021DB

Split-Complementary

#DD0022

#00DB4D

#008FDB

Tetradic

#DD0022

#8FDB00

#00DBBA

#4D00DB

Monochromatic

#42000A

#8F0015

#DD0022

#FF2949

#FF758A

Rectangle

#DD0022

#DBBA00

#00DBBA

#0021DB

Compound

#DD0022

#DB4D00

#00DBBA

#008FDB

Variations

Lighter

#FF1639

#F25E74

#F0A9B3

Darker

#AF001A

#790012

#46000B

Saturation

#8F4D57

#DB0021

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

5.13:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DD0022

#978805

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD0022

#62621F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD0022

#DA233B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Untamed Red 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

#E52D35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD0022

Daylight 5500K

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

#D23259

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#13A891

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: #DD0022;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD0022;

CSS Variable

--color-untamed-red: #DD0022;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'untamed-red': '#DD0022' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD0022] text-[#DD0022]

SCSS

$untamed-red: #DD0022;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD0022?

#DD0022 is Untamed Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD0022 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Untamed Red?

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

What colors pair well with Untamed Red?

Untamed Red 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 Untamed Red?

You can download Untamed Red 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 Untamed Red?

The hex code is #DD0022. In RGB it's 221, 0, 34, and in HSL it's 351°, 100%, 43%.

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