REDS

Childhood Crush

#DF6B65

RGB 223, 107, 101 · HSL 3°, 66%, 64% · CMYK 0, 52, 55, 13

Childhood Crush is #DF6B65 in HEX — rgb(223, 107, 101), hsl(3°, 66%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 55%, 13%).

Childhood Crush pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 66%, 64%. 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#DF6B65

RGB223, 107, 101

HSL3°, 66%, 64%

HSV3°, 55%, 87%

CMYK0, 52, 55, 13

Decimal14642021

CSS RGBrgb(223, 107, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 66%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 1.1 · #E26D68

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 2.5 · #E77069

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 3.2 · #DD7066

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 3.6 · #E96E6C

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 3.9 · #DF655D

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 4.5 · #D76968

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 6.3 · #EC7878

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 7 · #D76C6E

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 7.4 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.7 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 8.5 · #CC6653

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.3 · #D36E70

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.5 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.6 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 17.5 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#DF6B65

#67DAE0

Analogous

#E0679D

#DF6B65

#E0A967

Triadic

#DF6B65

#67E06D

#6D67E0

Split-Complementary

#DF6B65

#67E0A9

#679DE0

Tetradic

#DF6B65

#9DE067

#67DAE0

#A967E0

Monochromatic

#90231D

#CF332A

#DF6B65

#EDAAA6

#FAE7E6

Rectangle

#DF6B65

#DAE067

#67DAE0

#6D67E0

Compound

#DF6B65

#E0A967

#67DAE0

#679DE0

Variations

Lighter

#E68A85

#E7ACA9

#EED2D0

Darker

#D9352C

#9B1F19

#5C110D

Saturation

#B59391

#E06D67

#EF5F57

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.43:1

Deuteranopia

#DF6B65

#AA9F61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF6B65

#888866

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF6B65

#DD6E76

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Childhood Crush 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

#E77D67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF6B65

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4828B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#49C5CC

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: #DF6B65;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF6B65;

CSS Variable

--color-childhood-crush: #DF6B65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'childhood-crush': '#DF6B65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF6B65] text-[#DF6B65]

SCSS

$childhood-crush: #DF6B65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF6B65?

#DF6B65 is Childhood Crush, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DF6B65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Childhood Crush?

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

What colors pair well with Childhood Crush?

Childhood Crush 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 Childhood Crush?

You can download Childhood Crush 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 Childhood Crush?

The hex code is #DF6B65. In RGB it's 223, 107, 101, and in HSL it's 3°, 66%, 64%.

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