REDS

Red

#DEAB9C

RGB 222, 171, 156 · HSL 14°, 50%, 74% · CMYK 0, 23, 30, 13

Red is #DEAB9C in HEX — rgb(222, 171, 156), hsl(14°, 50%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 30%, 13%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 50%, 74%. 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#DEAB9C

RGB222, 171, 156

HSL14°, 50%, 74%

HSV14°, 30%, 87%

CMYK0, 23, 30, 13

Decimal14592924

CSS RGBrgb(222, 171, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 50%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunbaked Clay K-1084

ΔE 1.7 · #D9A797

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 2.2 · #DDA896

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 2.7 · #D6A496

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

ΔE 2.7 · #DCAF9F

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

ΔE 3 · #DBA593

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 3.2 · #D9A492

Dulux

Conch Pink S07E4

ΔE 3.9 · #DBA296

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 3.9 · #DBAC96

PPG

Summer Tan 1067-4

ΔE 4 · #E0B4A4

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 4.2 · #E3B5A8

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 4.9 · #DAA48E

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.4 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.8 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.7 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.9 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.8 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#DEAB9C

#9CCEDE

Analogous

#DE9CAD

#DEAB9C

#DECC9C

Triadic

#DEAB9C

#9CDEAB

#AB9CDE

Split-Complementary

#DEAB9C

#9CDECC

#9CADDE

Tetradic

#DEAB9C

#ADDE9C

#9CCEDE

#CC9CDE

Monochromatic

#A85238

#CB7B62

#DEAB9C

#F1DBD5

#F9EFEC

Rectangle

#DEAB9C

#CEDE9C

#9CCEDE

#AB9CDE

Compound

#DEAB9C

#DECC9C

#9CCEDE

#9CADDE

Variations

Lighter

#E4BCAF

#E8CEC6

#F0E3E0

Darker

#CE7A60

#A1492F

#5F2A1A

Saturation

#C7B7B3

#DEAB9C

#EEA28B

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEAB9C

#C5BD9B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEAB9C

#B5B59E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEAB9C

#DDAAAE

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

#E6AD90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEAB9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3B2B4

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.

#78B6C9

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: #DEAB9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEAB9C;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #DEAB9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#DEAB9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEAB9C] text-[#DEAB9C]

SCSS

$red: #DEAB9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEAB9C?

#DEAB9C is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DEAB9C 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 #DEAB9C. In RGB it's 222, 171, 156, and in HSL it's 14°, 50%, 74%.

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