REDS

Astorath Red

#DD482B

RGB 221, 72, 43 · HSL 10°, 72%, 52% · CMYK 0, 67, 81, 13

Astorath Red is #DD482B in HEX — rgb(221, 72, 43), hsl(10°, 72%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 81%, 13%).

Astorath Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 72%, 52%. 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#DD482B

RGB221, 72, 43

HSL10°, 72%, 52%

HSV10°, 81%, 87%

CMYK0, 67, 81, 13

Decimal14501931

CSS RGBrgb(221, 72, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 72%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Electric Glow SB7D6

ΔE 2.3 · #DD452E

Benjamin Moore

Tomato 2010-10

ΔE 3.4 · #D8412C

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 3.8 · #E64E2B

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 4 · #E55137

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 4.4 · #EB5030

Behr

Bonfire Night P200-7

ΔE 5.2 · #E9462E

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 7.8 · #D7552A

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 8 · #F15E34

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.9 · #DA5838

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 12.8 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 13.3 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13.9 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 14.8 · #DE4A00

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 15.5 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 17 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 24.1 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#DD482B

#2CBFDD

Analogous

#DD2C67

#DD482B

#DDA22C

Triadic

#DD482B

#2CDD4A

#4A2CDD

Split-Complementary

#DD482B

#2CDDA2

#2C67DD

Tetradic

#DD482B

#67DD2C

#2CBFDD

#A22CDD

Monochromatic

#601D10

#A2311A

#DD482B

#E7826E

#F2BBB0

Rectangle

#DD482B

#BFDD2C

#2CBFDD

#4A2CDD

Compound

#DD482B

#DDA22C

#2CBFDD

#2C67DD

Variations

Lighter

#E46E57

#E39889

#EAC6BF

Darker

#BA351A

#83220F

#4E1307

Saturation

#9F736A

#DD4A2C

#EE3E1B

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

4.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.04:1

Deuteranopia

#DD482B

#A0911C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD482B

#757530

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD482B

#DB4C5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Astorath 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

#E5633B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD482B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D26860

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.

#2C9FB6

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: #DD482B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD482B;

CSS Variable

--color-astorath-red: #DD482B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'astorath-red': '#DD482B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD482B] text-[#DD482B]

SCSS

$astorath-red: #DD482B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD482B?

#DD482B is Astorath Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD482B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Astorath Red?

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

What colors pair well with Astorath Red?

Astorath 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 Astorath Red?

You can download Astorath 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 Astorath Red?

The hex code is #DD482B. In RGB it's 221, 72, 43, and in HSL it's 10°, 72%, 52%.

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