REDS

Daring

#DF644E

RGB 223, 100, 78 · HSL 9°, 69%, 59% · CMYK 0, 55, 65, 13

Daring is #DF644E in HEX — rgb(223, 100, 78), hsl(9°, 69%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 65%, 13%).

Daring pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 69%, 59%. 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#DF644E

RGB223, 100, 78

HSL9°, 69%, 59%

HSV9°, 65%, 87%

CMYK0, 55, 65, 13

Decimal14640206

CSS RGBrgb(223, 100, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 69%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft 014

ΔE 0.9 · #DD634E

Valspar

Ultra Orange 2010-3

ΔE 1.6 · #DE6350

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 2.5 · #D9624E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 3.7 · #DF5E47

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 4.8 · #E57059

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 5 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 5.1 · #E87257

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 5.7 · #D05443

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 6.7 · #D65F3D

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 7.2 · #CB5345

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 7.5 · #D0664F

Dulux

Tango S05H7

ΔE 8 · #F77665

Sherwin-Williams

Emotional SW6621

ΔE 9.2 · #C65F47

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 10.3 · #CC6653

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 11.3 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.7 · #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

#DF644E

#4EC9DF

Analogous

#DF4E81

#DF644E

#DFAC4E

Triadic

#DF644E

#4EDF64

#644EDF

Split-Complementary

#DF644E

#4EDFAC

#4E81DF

Tetradic

#DF644E

#81DF4E

#4EC9DF

#AC4EDF

Monochromatic

#7D2617

#BE3A23

#DF644E

#EA9D8F

#F6D5D0

Rectangle

#DF644E

#C9DF4E

#4EC9DF

#644EDF

Compound

#DF644E

#DFAC4E

#4EC9DF

#4E81DF

Variations

Lighter

#E58372

#E5A79B

#ECCEC9

Darker

#D03B21

#922714

#56150A

Saturation

#AC8781

#DF644E

#EF593E

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

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.07:1

Deuteranopia

#DF644E

#A99C48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF644E

#848451

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF644E

#DD6570

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Daring 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

#E77856

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF644E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D47D7A

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.

#35B4CA

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: #DF644E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF644E;

CSS Variable

--color-daring: #DF644E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'daring': '#DF644E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF644E] text-[#DF644E]

SCSS

$daring: #DF644E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF644E?

#DF644E is Daring, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DF644E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Daring?

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

What colors pair well with Daring?

Daring 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 Daring?

You can download Daring 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 Daring?

The hex code is #DF644E. In RGB it's 223, 100, 78, and in HSL it's 9°, 69%, 59%.

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