REDS

Rouge Red

#DD7977

RGB 221, 121, 119 · HSL 1°, 60%, 67% · CMYK 0, 45, 46, 13

Rouge Red is #DD7977 in HEX — rgb(221, 121, 119), hsl(1°, 60%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 46%, 13%).

Rouge Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 60%, 67%. 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#DD7977

RGB221, 121, 119

HSL1°, 60%, 67%

HSV1°, 46%, 87%

CMYK0, 45, 46, 13

Decimal14514551

CSS RGBrgb(221, 121, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 60%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rouge Red 1007-1B

Exact match

PPG

Red Cedar 1187-5

ΔE 2.8 · #D87678

Dulux

Babe S03H6

ΔE 4 · #DC7B7F

Vista Paint

Fancy Nancy K-649

ΔE 4.2 · #E87F79

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 4.2 · #D36E70

Benjamin Moore

Glamour 2006-40

ΔE 4.5 · #D47979

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Reef SW6606

ΔE 4.6 · #D9766C

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 5 · #EA8386

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Coral 1087

ΔE 5 · #EC7E7C

Behr

Fireplace Glow M190-5

ΔE 5.5 · #D37C76

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.6 · #CD746D

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 6.1 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 6.8 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.1 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 15.1 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 16.3 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#DD7977

#78DCDD

Analogous

#DD78A9

#DD7977

#DDAD78

Triadic

#DD7977

#78DD7A

#7A78DD

Split-Complementary

#DD7977

#78DDAD

#78A9DD

Tetradic

#DD7977

#A9DD78

#78DCDD

#AD78DD

Monochromatic

#972826

#CE3E3B

#DD7977

#EDB6B6

#FAEBEB

Rectangle

#DD7977

#DCDD78

#78DCDD

#7A78DD

Compound

#DD7977

#DDAD78

#78DCDD

#78A9DD

Variations

Lighter

#E49593

#E6B4B3

#EED6D5

Darker

#D3413E

#9C2220

#5C1211

Saturation

#BA9C9C

#DD7A78

#EE6A68

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD7977

#AEA474

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD7977

#919177

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD7977

#DB7C82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rouge 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

#E58774

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD7977

Daylight 5500K

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

#D28C99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#59C7C9

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: #DD7977;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD7977;

CSS Variable

--color-rouge-red: #DD7977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rouge-red': '#DD7977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD7977] text-[#DD7977]

SCSS

$rouge-red: #DD7977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD7977?

#DD7977 is Rouge Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD7977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rouge Red?

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

What colors pair well with Rouge Red?

Rouge 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 Rouge Red?

You can download Rouge 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 Rouge Red?

The hex code is #DD7977. In RGB it's 221, 121, 119, and in HSL it's 1°, 60%, 67%.

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