REDS

Summer Memory

#DF856E

RGB 223, 133, 110 · HSL 12°, 64%, 65% · CMYK 0, 40, 51, 13

Summer Memory is #DF856E in HEX — rgb(223, 133, 110), hsl(12°, 64%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 51%, 13%).

Summer Memory pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 64%, 65%. 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#DF856E

RGB223, 133, 110

HSL12°, 64%, 65%

HSV12°, 51%, 87%

CMYK0, 40, 51, 13

Decimal14648686

CSS RGBrgb(223, 133, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 64%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Memory 1052

Exact match

Vista Paint

Summer Memory C-1051

ΔE 1.2 · #DB826B

PPG

Summer Sunset 1192-6

ΔE 2.6 · #D88167

Benjamin Moore

San 027

ΔE 3.6 · #D98568

Valspar

Spanish Dancer 2005-3B

ΔE 3.6 · #DC7D66

Dulux

Painted Clay S07G5

ΔE 4.4 · #EB8B70

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 4.4 · #D87B6A

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 4.8 · #D2806C

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 5 · #E18F79

Behr

Aztec Brick 230D-5

ΔE 5.9 · #CC7761

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.9 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.5 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.5 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.3 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.7 · #DF8686

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#DF856E

#6DC8DF

Analogous

#DF6D8F

#DF856E

#DFBD6D

Triadic

#DF856E

#6DDF83

#836DDF

Split-Complementary

#DF856E

#6DDFBD

#6D8FDF

Tetradic

#DF856E

#8FDF6D

#6DC8DF

#BD6DDF

Monochromatic

#923720

#D14F2E

#DF856E

#EDB8AB

#FAEDEA

Rectangle

#DF856E

#C8DF6D

#6DC8DF

#836DDF

Compound

#DF856E

#DFBD6D

#6DC8DF

#6D8FDF

Variations

Lighter

#E59C8A

#E7B8AC

#EED7D2

Darker

#D75332

#9B351B

#5C1E0E

Saturation

#B79B95

#DF836D

#EF7A5D

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

2.72:1

Fail

vs Black

7.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF856E

#B5A96B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF856E

#999971

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF856E

#DE848B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Summer Memory 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

#E7906E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF856E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D49592

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.

#4FB2CB

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: #DF856E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF856E;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-memory: #DF856E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-memory': '#DF856E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF856E] text-[#DF856E]

SCSS

$summer-memory: #DF856E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF856E?

#DF856E is Summer Memory, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DF856E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Memory?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Memory?

Summer Memory 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 Summer Memory?

You can download Summer Memory 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 Summer Memory?

The hex code is #DF856E. In RGB it's 223, 133, 110, and in HSL it's 12°, 64%, 65%.

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