REDS

Perrigloss Tan

#DDAA99

RGB 221, 170, 153 · HSL 15°, 50%, 73% · CMYK 0, 23, 31, 13

Perrigloss Tan is #DDAA99 in HEX — rgb(221, 170, 153), hsl(15°, 50%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 31%, 13%).

Perrigloss Tan pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 50%, 73%. 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#DDAA99

RGB221, 170, 153

HSL15°, 50%, 73%

HSV15°, 31%, 87%

CMYK0, 23, 31, 13

Decimal14527129

CSS RGBrgb(221, 170, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 50%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 1.2 · #DDA896

Vista Paint

Sunbaked Clay K-1084

ΔE 1.3 · #D9A797

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

ΔE 2.2 · #DBA593

Hallman-Lindsay

Fortune's Prize 36

ΔE 2.3 · #DAA994

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 2.4 · #D9A492

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 2.7 · #D6A496

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 2.9 · #DBAC96

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 3.8 · #DAA48E

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 3.9 · #D0A292

PPG

Summer Tan 1067-4

ΔE 4.4 · #E0B4A4

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 5 · #E3B5A8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.2 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 10.9 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.7 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.4 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDAA99

#98CBDD

Analogous

#DD98A9

#DDAA99

#DDCB98

Triadic

#DDAA99

#98DDA9

#A998DD

Split-Complementary

#DDAA99

#98DDCB

#98A9DD

Tetradic

#DDAA99

#A9DD98

#98CBDD

#CB98DD

Monochromatic

#A45237

#C9795E

#DDAA99

#F0D9D1

#F9EFEC

Rectangle

#DDAA99

#CBDD98

#98CBDD

#A998DD

Compound

#DDAA99

#DDCB98

#98CBDD

#98A9DD

Variations

Lighter

#E3BAAC

#E7CDC4

#EFE3DE

Darker

#CD795D

#9F4A2E

#5E2A19

Saturation

#C4B5B0

#DDA998

#EEA087

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDAA99

#C4BC98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDAA99

#B4B49B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDAA99

#DDA9AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Perrigloss Tan 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

#E5AC8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDAA99

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B1B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#75B3C7

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: #DDAA99;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDAA99;

CSS Variable

--color-perrigloss-tan: #DDAA99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perrigloss-tan': '#DDAA99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDAA99] text-[#DDAA99]

SCSS

$perrigloss-tan: #DDAA99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDAA99?

#DDAA99 is Perrigloss Tan, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DDAA99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perrigloss Tan?

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

What colors pair well with Perrigloss Tan?

Perrigloss Tan 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 Perrigloss Tan?

You can download Perrigloss Tan 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 Perrigloss Tan?

The hex code is #DDAA99. In RGB it's 221, 170, 153, and in HSL it's 15°, 50%, 73%.

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