REDS

Frozen Tomato

#DD5533

RGB 221, 85, 51 · HSL 12°, 71%, 53% · CMYK 0, 62, 77, 13

Frozen Tomato is #DD5533 in HEX — rgb(221, 85, 51), hsl(12°, 71%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 77%, 13%).

Frozen Tomato pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 71%, 53%. 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#DD5533

RGB221, 85, 51

HSL12°, 71%, 53%

HSV12°, 77%, 87%

CMYK0, 62, 77, 13

Decimal14505267

CSS RGBrgb(221, 85, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 71%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 1.7 · #D95030

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 2.2 · #DE5730

Dulux

Full Of Life S09H8

ΔE 3.3 · #DE592F

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 3.5 · #DA5838

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 4 · #D7552A

Benjamin Moore

Flame 2012-20

ΔE 5.4 · #E85237

Vista Paint

Hot Shot K-624

ΔE 6.2 · #ED6136

Behr

Japanese Koi P210-7

ΔE 6.7 · #E35C2B

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 7.1 · #E16442

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 7.8 · #F15E34

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.3 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 8.8 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 11 · #C9543A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 13.6 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.4 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 19.1 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#DD5533

#32BADC

Analogous

#DC3265

#DD5533

#DCA932

Triadic

#DD5533

#32DC54

#5432DC

Split-Complementary

#DD5533

#32DCA9

#3265DC

Tetradic

#DD5533

#65DC32

#32BADC

#A932DC

Monochromatic

#642211

#A6381C

#DD5533

#E78B73

#F2C1B5

Rectangle

#DD5533

#BADC32

#32BADC

#5432DC

Compound

#DD5533

#DCA932

#32BADC

#3265DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3765B

#E29D8C

#EAC9C0

Darker

#BD3C1C

#842810

#4F1608

Saturation

#A1786E

#DC5432

#EE4A21

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.42:1

Deuteranopia

#DD5533

#A49528

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD5533

#7B7B39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD5533

#DB5763

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Frozen Tomato 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

#E56C41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD5533

Daylight 5500K

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

#D27166

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.

#2E9CB8

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: #DD5533;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD5533;

CSS Variable

--color-frozen-tomato: #DD5533;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frozen-tomato': '#DD5533' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD5533] text-[#DD5533]

SCSS

$frozen-tomato: #DD5533;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD5533?

#DD5533 is Frozen Tomato, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD5533 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frozen Tomato?

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

What colors pair well with Frozen Tomato?

Frozen Tomato 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 Frozen Tomato?

You can download Frozen Tomato 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 Frozen Tomato?

The hex code is #DD5533. In RGB it's 221, 85, 51, and in HSL it's 12°, 71%, 53%.

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