REDS

Red

#DD929E

RGB 221, 146, 158 · HSL 350°, 52%, 72% · CMYK 0, 34, 29, 13

Red is #DD929E in HEX — rgb(221, 146, 158), hsl(350°, 52%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 29%, 13%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 52%, 72%. 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#DD929E

RGB221, 146, 158

HSL350°, 52%, 72%

HSV350°, 34%, 87%

CMYK0, 34, 29, 13

Decimal14520990

CSS RGBrgb(221, 146, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 52%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dancer S02H4

ΔE 2.2 · #DC939B

Vista Paint

Rosey Bouquet K-706

ΔE 2.6 · #DA8C9B

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2081-40

ΔE 2.7 · #DD8D9C

Sherwin-Williams

Jaipur Pink SW6577

ΔE 2.8 · #E392A1

Behr

Medium Terracotta 210D-4

ΔE 4.4 · #DF9397

Valspar

Nana's Rose 1008-4A

ΔE 4.5 · #DA99A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 4.5 · #D98899

PPG

Brandywine 1183-4

ΔE 4.7 · #E69DAD

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 5.4 · #D593A5

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 6.2 · #E5A2AB

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 7.2 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 7.9 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.1 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.6 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.8 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 24.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#DD929E

#92DDD0

Analogous

#DD92C4

#DD929E

#DDAB92

Triadic

#DD929E

#9FDD92

#929FDD

Split-Complementary

#DD929E

#92DDAB

#92C4DD

Tetradic

#DD929E

#C4DD92

#92DDD0

#AB92DD

Monochromatic

#A33346

#CA586B

#DD929E

#EFCDD2

#F9ECEE

Rectangle

#DD929E

#DDD092

#92DDD0

#929FDD

Compound

#DD929E

#DDAB92

#92DDD0

#92C4DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4A8B2

#E7C1C8

#EFDDE0

Darker

#CE586C

#9F2B3E

#5E1823

Saturation

#C3ACB0

#DD929F

#EE8193

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD929E

#B6B19D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD929E

#A2A29D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD929E

#DB9699

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#E59A92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD929E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D29FB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#70C8B9

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: #DD929E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD929E;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #DD929E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#DD929E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD929E] text-[#DD929E]

SCSS

$red: #DD929E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD929E?

#DD929E is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD929E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #DD929E. In RGB it's 221, 146, 158, and in HSL it's 350°, 52%, 72%.

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