REDS

Stoplight

#DD1111

RGB 221, 17, 17 · HSL 0°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 92, 92, 13

Stoplight is #DD1111 in HEX — rgb(221, 17, 17), hsl(0°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 92%, 13%).

Stoplight pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 86%, 47%. 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#DD1111

RGB221, 17, 17

HSL0°, 86%, 47%

HSV0°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 92, 92, 13

Decimal14487825

CSS RGBrgb(221, 17, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fire Island 190B-7

ΔE 3.4 · #E32718

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 5.2 · #CC0605

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 11 · #FF4131

Dulux

Port Hills NZ10D5

ΔE 11.1 · #EE4318

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 13.2 · #E14328

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 15.1 · #DD402E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 16.1 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 17.8 · #D0252F

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 17.8 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 23.2 · #D7552A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 27.9 · #B8352E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 28.1 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 29.1 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 30.3 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 31.1 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 39.2 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#DD1111

#11DFDF

Analogous

#DF1178

#DD1111

#DF7811

Triadic

#DD1111

#11DF11

#1111DF

Split-Complementary

#DD1111

#11DF78

#1178DF

Tetradic

#DD1111

#78DF11

#11DFDF

#7811DF

Monochromatic

#510606

#980B0B

#DD1111

#F14B4B

#F79292

Rectangle

#DD1111

#DFDF11

#11DFDF

#1111DF

Compound

#DD1111

#DF7811

#11DFDF

#1178DF

Variations

Lighter

#F03636

#E97373

#ECB3B3

Darker

#B60909

#800404

#4C0000

Saturation

#975959

#DF1111

#E70808

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

5.04:1

vs Black

4.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DD1111

#988900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD1111

#646411

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD1111

#DA273E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Stoplight 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

#E53928

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD1111

Daylight 5500K

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

#D23E4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#1BB0B0

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: #DD1111;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD1111;

CSS Variable

--color-stoplight: #DD1111;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stoplight': '#DD1111' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD1111] text-[#DD1111]

SCSS

$stoplight: #DD1111;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD1111?

#DD1111 is Stoplight, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD1111 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stoplight?

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

What colors pair well with Stoplight?

Stoplight 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 Stoplight?

You can download Stoplight 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 Stoplight?

The hex code is #DD1111. In RGB it's 221, 17, 17, and in HSL it's 0°, 86%, 47%.

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