REDS

Mettwurst

#DF7163

RGB 223, 113, 99 · HSL 7°, 66%, 63% · CMYK 0, 49, 56, 13

Mettwurst is #DF7163 in HEX — rgb(223, 113, 99), hsl(7°, 66%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 56%, 13%).

Mettwurst pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 66%, 63%. 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#DF7163

RGB223, 113, 99

HSL7°, 66%, 63%

HSV7°, 56%, 87%

CMYK0, 49, 56, 13

Decimal14643555

CSS RGBrgb(223, 113, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 66%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 2.4 · #DD7066

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 2.7 · #E17360

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 4.3 · #DF6B65

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 4.4 · #E77069

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 4.7 · #E26D68

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 5.3 · #DD7861

Valspar

Flamenco Pink 2004-3B

ΔE 5.4 · #DA7867

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 5.5 · #DF745B

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 5.5 · #E36E5A

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 5.8 · #CC6758

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 6.2 · #CC6653

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 8.9 · #E87257

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 9.7 · #D75954

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.8 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.6 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.2 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#DF7163

#62D0DF

Analogous

#DF6292

#DF7163

#DFAF62

Triadic

#DF7163

#62DF71

#7162DF

Split-Complementary

#DF7163

#62DFAF

#6292DF

Tetradic

#DF7163

#92DF62

#62D0DF

#AF62DF

Monochromatic

#8C2A1D

#CB3C2A

#DF7163

#ECABA2

#F9E4E1

Rectangle

#DF7163

#D0DF62

#62D0DF

#7162DF

Compound

#DF7163

#DFAF62

#62D0DF

#6292DF

Variations

Lighter

#E58D82

#E6AEA7

#EDD2CF

Darker

#D83D29

#992718

#5A150C

Saturation

#B3928E

#DF7162

#EF6552

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.68:1

Deuteranopia

#DF7163

#ADA15F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF7163

#8C8C65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF7163

#DD737B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mettwurst 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

#E78165

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF7163

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4868A

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.

#46BBCB

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: #DF7163;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF7163;

CSS Variable

--color-mettwurst: #DF7163;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mettwurst': '#DF7163' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF7163] text-[#DF7163]

SCSS

$mettwurst: #DF7163;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF7163?

#DF7163 is Mettwurst, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DF7163 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mettwurst?

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

What colors pair well with Mettwurst?

Mettwurst 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 Mettwurst?

You can download Mettwurst 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 Mettwurst?

The hex code is #DF7163. In RGB it's 223, 113, 99, and in HSL it's 7°, 66%, 63%.

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