REDS
Custis Salmon
#DE9C8D
Sitting at HSL 11°, 55%, 71%, Custis Salmon reads light and warm. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Custis Salmon CW-215
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DE9C8D?
#DE9C8D is Custis Salmon, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #DE9C8D warm or cool?
Custis Salmon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Custis Salmon?
Custis Salmon works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Custis Salmon?
Custis Salmon pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Custis Salmon?
You can download Custis Salmon 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 RGB value of #DE9C8D?
#DE9C8D converts to RGB 222, 156, 141.