REDS

Coral Burst

#DD5544

RGB 221, 85, 68 · HSL 7°, 69%, 57% · CMYK 0, 62, 69, 13

Coral Burst is #DD5544 in HEX — rgb(221, 85, 68), hsl(7°, 69%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 69%, 13%).

Coral Burst pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 69%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DD5544

RGB221, 85, 68

HSL7°, 69%, 57%

HSV7°, 69%, 87%

CMYK0, 62, 69, 13

Decimal14505284

CSS RGBrgb(221, 85, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 69%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 3.8 · #DF5E47

Benjamin Moore

Starburst 2010-30

ΔE 4.1 · #EA604E

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 4.9 · #D24B42

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 5.5 · #D05443

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 5.7 · #CE4E35

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 6.9 · #DA5838

Dulux

Orange Keeper S07F8

ΔE 7.1 · #CA4E33

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 7.7 · #C44538

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 8 · #D9624E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.6 · #D65F3D

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 8.8 · #D95030

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 9.4 · #E0413A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 9.7 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.7 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 11.3 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 15.7 · #CC6653

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

#DD5544

#46CBDD

Analogous

#DD4680

#DD5544

#DDA346

Triadic

#DD5544

#46DD57

#5746DD

Split-Complementary

#DD5544

#46DDA3

#4680DD

Tetradic

#DD5544

#80DD46

#46CBDD

#A346DD

Monochromatic

#742015

#B53221

#DD5544

#E99286

#F5CCC7

Rectangle

#DD5544

#CBDD46

#46CBDD

#5746DD

Compound

#DD5544

#DDA346

#46CBDD

#4680DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4796B

#E4A097

#EBCAC6

Darker

#C93420

#8D2113

#53120A

Saturation

#A8807B

#DD5746

#EE4A35

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.46:1

Deuteranopia

#DD5544

#A3963D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD5544

#7B7B46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD5544

#DB5864

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Burst 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

#E56C4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD5544

Daylight 5500K

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

#D27172

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.

#33B3C4

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: #DD5544;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD5544;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-burst: #DD5544;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-burst': '#DD5544' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD5544] text-[#DD5544]

SCSS

$coral-burst: #DD5544;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD5544?

#DD5544 is Coral Burst, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD5544 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coral Burst?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Burst?

Coral Burst 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 Coral Burst?

You can download Coral Burst 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 Coral Burst?

The hex code is #DD5544. In RGB it's 221, 85, 68, and in HSL it's 7°, 69%, 57%.

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