REDS

Halloween Punch

#DD2211

RGB 221, 34, 17 · HSL 5°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 85, 92, 13

Halloween Punch is #DD2211 in HEX — rgb(221, 34, 17), hsl(5°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 92%, 13%).

Halloween Punch pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 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#DD2211

RGB221, 34, 17

HSL5°, 86%, 47%

HSV5°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 85, 92, 13

Decimal14492177

CSS RGBrgb(221, 34, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fire Island 190B-7

ΔE 2 · #E32718

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 5.1 · #CC0605

Dulux

Tingle S08H9

ΔE 8.6 · #EE4318

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 10.4 · #FF4131

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 10.9 · #E14328

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 13.4 · #DD402E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 13.7 · #EB5030

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 14.9 · #DE4A00

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 17.6 · #E0413A

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 20.6 · #D7552A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 26.8 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 26.8 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 27.2 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 28 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 29.1 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 37.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#DD2211

#11CEDF

Analogous

#DF1167

#DD2211

#DF8911

Triadic

#DD2211

#11DF22

#2211DF

Split-Complementary

#DD2211

#11DF89

#1167DF

Tetradic

#DD2211

#67DF11

#11CEDF

#8911DF

Monochromatic

#510C06

#98170B

#DD2211

#F1594B

#F79A92

Rectangle

#DD2211

#CEDF11

#11CEDF

#2211DF

Compound

#DD2211

#DF8911

#11CEDF

#1167DF

Variations

Lighter

#F04536

#E97D73

#ECB8B3

Darker

#B61809

#800E04

#4C0700

Saturation

#975E59

#DF2211

#E71B08

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

4.87:1

vs Black

4.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DD2211

#9A8A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD2211

#676714

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD2211

#DA2F44

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Halloween Punch 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

#E54628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD2211

Daylight 5500K

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

#D24B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#1BA4B0

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: #DD2211;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD2211;

CSS Variable

--color-halloween-punch: #DD2211;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'halloween-punch': '#DD2211' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD2211] text-[#DD2211]

SCSS

$halloween-punch: #DD2211;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD2211?

#DD2211 is Halloween Punch, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD2211 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Halloween Punch?

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

What colors pair well with Halloween Punch?

Halloween Punch 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 Halloween Punch?

You can download Halloween Punch 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 Halloween Punch?

The hex code is #DD2211. In RGB it's 221, 34, 17, and in HSL it's 5°, 86%, 47%.

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