REDS

King Salmon

#DD7066

RGB 221, 112, 102 · HSL 5°, 64%, 63% · CMYK 0, 49, 54, 13

King Salmon is #DD7066 in HEX — rgb(221, 112, 102), hsl(5°, 64%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 13%).

King Salmon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 64%, 63%. 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#DD7066

RGB221, 112, 102

HSL5°, 64%, 63%

HSV5°, 54%, 87%

CMYK0, 49, 54, 13

Decimal14512230

CSS RGBrgb(221, 112, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 64%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 3.2 · #DF6B65

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 3.6 · #E26D68

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 4.2 · #E77069

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Reef SW6606

ΔE 4.8 · #D9766C

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 5 · #E17360

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 5 · #D76968

Valspar

Flamenco Pink 2004-3B

ΔE 5.4 · #DA7867

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 6.7 · #EC7878

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 6.9 · #CC6653

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.6 · #E36E5A

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.5 · #D36E70

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 9.9 · #D75954

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.2 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.8 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.6 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DD7066

#64D3DD

Analogous

#DD6497

#DD7066

#DDAB64

Triadic

#DD7066

#64DD6E

#6E64DD

Split-Complementary

#DD7066

#64DDAB

#6497DD

Tetradic

#DD7066

#97DD64

#64D3DD

#AB64DD

Monochromatic

#8A271E

#C9392C

#DD7066

#EBA9A3

#F9E4E2

Rectangle

#DD7066

#D3DD64

#64D3DD

#6E64DD

Compound

#DD7066

#DDAB64

#64D3DD

#6497DD

Variations

Lighter

#E48B83

#E5ADA8

#EDD2CF

Darker

#D63A2C

#97251A

#59140E

Saturation

#B3928F

#DD6E64

#EE6053

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

3.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.58:1

Deuteranopia

#DD7066

#ABA062

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD7066

#8B8B67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD7066

#DB727A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

King Salmon 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

#E58168

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD7066

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2868C

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.

#48BEC9

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: #DD7066;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD7066;

CSS Variable

--color-king-salmon: #DD7066;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'king-salmon': '#DD7066' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD7066] text-[#DD7066]

SCSS

$king-salmon: #DD7066;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD7066?

#DD7066 is King Salmon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD7066 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with King Salmon?

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

What colors pair well with King Salmon?

King Salmon 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 King Salmon?

You can download King Salmon 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 King Salmon?

The hex code is #DD7066. In RGB it's 221, 112, 102, and in HSL it's 5°, 64%, 63%.

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