REDS

Dynamite

#DF5E47

RGB 223, 94, 71 · HSL 9°, 70%, 58% · CMYK 0, 58, 68, 13

Dynamite is #DF5E47 in HEX — rgb(223, 94, 71), hsl(9°, 70%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 68%, 13%).

Dynamite pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 70%, 58%. 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#DF5E47

RGB223, 94, 71

HSL9°, 70%, 58%

HSV9°, 68%, 87%

CMYK0, 58, 68, 13

Decimal14638663

CSS RGBrgb(223, 94, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 70%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Starburst 2010-30

ΔE 4.1 · #EA604E

Valspar

Ultra Orange 2010-3

ΔE 4.6 · #DE6350

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 5.5 · #D05443

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 5.6 · #D9624E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 5.7 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 5.9 · #DA5838

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 6.3 · #CE4E35

Dulux

Orange Keeper S07F8

ΔE 7.1 · #CA4E33

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 8.1 · #CB5345

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.5 · #E36E5A

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 9.3 · #D95030

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 9.3 · #C04D35

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 10.3 · #C24F40

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.9 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 13.5 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#DF5E47

#49C8DF

Analogous

#DF497D

#DF5E47

#DFAA49

Triadic

#DF5E47

#49DF5F

#5F49DF

Split-Complementary

#DF5E47

#49DFAA

#497DDF

Tetradic

#DF5E47

#7DDF49

#49C8DF

#AA49DF

Monochromatic

#792415

#BA3821

#DF5E47

#EA988A

#F6D1CB

Rectangle

#DF5E47

#C8DF49

#49C8DF

#5F49DF

Compound

#DF5E47

#DFAA49

#49C8DF

#497DDF

Variations

Lighter

#E57F6D

#E5A499

#ECCDC7

Darker

#CD391F

#902613

#551509

Saturation

#AA847D

#DF5F49

#EF5439

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

3.60:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.83:1

Deuteranopia

#DF5E47

#A79940

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF5E47

#81814A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF5E47

#DD606B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dynamite 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

#E77350

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF5E47

Daylight 5500K

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

#D47875

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.

#33B2C9

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: #DF5E47;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF5E47;

CSS Variable

--color-dynamite: #DF5E47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dynamite': '#DF5E47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF5E47] text-[#DF5E47]

SCSS

$dynamite: #DF5E47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF5E47?

#DF5E47 is Dynamite, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DF5E47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dynamite?

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

What colors pair well with Dynamite?

Dynamite 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 Dynamite?

You can download Dynamite 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 Dynamite?

The hex code is #DF5E47. In RGB it's 223, 94, 71, and in HSL it's 9°, 70%, 58%.

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