REDS

Dusty Cedar

#DD9592

RGB 221, 149, 146 · HSL 2°, 52%, 72% · CMYK 0, 33, 34, 13

Dusty Cedar is #DD9592 in HEX — rgb(221, 149, 146), hsl(2°, 52%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 34%, 13%).

Dusty Cedar pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 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#DD9592

RGB221, 149, 146

HSL2°, 52%, 72%

HSV2°, 34%, 87%

CMYK0, 33, 34, 13

Decimal14521746

CSS RGBrgb(221, 149, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 52%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

Exact match

Dulux

Tuscan Image S05G5

ΔE 2.5 · #DC908C

Valspar

Coral Banks 2001-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #D88E8B

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 2.8 · #DE9B98

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1285

ΔE 2.9 · #DE9192

Behr

La Vie En Rose HDC-CT-11

ΔE 3 · #D99193

PPG

Pink Clay Pot 1051-4

ΔE 3 · #D99294

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 3.3 · #D89696

Vista Paint

Blooming Perfect C-61

ΔE 3.4 · #D69594

Sherwin-Williams

Resounding Rose SW6318

ΔE 5 · #CD8E89

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 7.2 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.3 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 10.8 · #D6A496

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13.4 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.1 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 21.1 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#DD9592

#92DADD

Analogous

#DD92B5

#DD9592

#DDBA92

Triadic

#DD9592

#92DD95

#9592DD

Split-Complementary

#DD9592

#92DDBA

#92B5DD

Tetradic

#DD9592

#B5DD92

#92DADD

#BA92DD

Monochromatic

#A33733

#CA5C58

#DD9592

#EFCECD

#F9ECEC

Rectangle

#DD9592

#DADD92

#92DADD

#9592DD

Compound

#DD9592

#DDBA92

#92DADD

#92B5DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4AAA8

#E7C2C1

#EFDEDD

Darker

#CE5C58

#9F2F2B

#5E1A18

Saturation

#C3ADAC

#DD9592

#EE8581

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9592

#B9B291

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9592

#A4A492

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9592

#DB969A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dusty Cedar 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

#E59C89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9592

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A1AD

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.

#70C5C8

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: #DD9592;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9592;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-cedar: #DD9592;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-cedar': '#DD9592' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9592] text-[#DD9592]

SCSS

$dusty-cedar: #DD9592;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9592?

#DD9592 is Dusty Cedar, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9592 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty Cedar?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty Cedar?

Dusty Cedar 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 Dusty Cedar?

You can download Dusty Cedar 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 Dusty Cedar?

The hex code is #DD9592. In RGB it's 221, 149, 146, and in HSL it's 2°, 52%, 72%.

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