REDS

Jelly Slug

#DE6646

RGB 222, 102, 70 · HSL 13°, 70%, 57% · CMYK 0, 54, 68, 13

Jelly Slug is #DE6646 in HEX — rgb(222, 102, 70), hsl(13°, 70%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 68%, 13%).

Jelly Slug pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 70%, 57%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DE6646

RGB222, 102, 70

HSL13°, 70%, 57%

HSV13°, 68%, 87%

CMYK0, 54, 68, 13

Decimal14575174

CSS RGBrgb(222, 102, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 70%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Jupiter 021

ΔE 3 · #E36E4B

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 3 · #E16442

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 3 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 4.9 · #DF5E47

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 5.6 · #CE5F38

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 5.8 · #E87257

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 6.4 · #D9624E

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 7.3 · #CA5A31

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 7.9 · #E16F3E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.2 · #E36E5A

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 8.4 · #D05443

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 8.6 · #C35831

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 9.2 · #CF6837

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 10.1 · #CC6735

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 12.4 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 14.2 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#DE6646

#45BDDE

Analogous

#DE4570

#DE6646

#DEB345

Triadic

#DE6646

#45DE66

#6645DE

Split-Complementary

#DE6646

#45DEB3

#4570DE

Tetradic

#DE6646

#70DE45

#45BDDE

#B345DE

Monochromatic

#752A15

#B64120

#DE6646

#EA9B86

#F5D1C7

Rectangle

#DE6646

#BDDE45

#45BDDE

#6645DE

Compound

#DE6646

#DEB345

#45BDDE

#4570DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5846A

#E4A796

#EBCEC6

Darker

#CA441F

#8D2D12

#541909

Saturation

#A8847A

#DE6645

#EF5D34

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

3.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.09:1

Deuteranopia

#DE6646

#AA9B40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE6646

#85854B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE6646

#DC6671

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Jelly Slug 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

#E67950

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE6646

Daylight 5500K

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

#D37E74

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.

#32A5C5

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: #DE6646;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE6646;

CSS Variable

--color-jelly-slug: #DE6646;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jelly-slug': '#DE6646' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE6646] text-[#DE6646]

SCSS

$jelly-slug: #DE6646;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE6646?

#DE6646 is Jelly Slug, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DE6646 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jelly Slug?

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

What colors pair well with Jelly Slug?

Jelly Slug 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 Jelly Slug?

You can download Jelly Slug 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 Jelly Slug?

The hex code is #DE6646. In RGB it's 222, 102, 70, and in HSL it's 13°, 70%, 57%.

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