REDS

Reductant

#E55E58

RGB 229, 94, 88 · HSL 3°, 73%, 62% · CMYK 0, 59, 62, 10

Reductant is #E55E58 in HEX — rgb(229, 94, 88), hsl(3°, 73%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 62%, 10%).

Reductant pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 73%, 62%. 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#E55E58

RGB229, 94, 88

HSL3°, 73%, 62%

HSV3°, 62%, 90%

CMYK0, 59, 62, 10

Decimal15031896

CSS RGBrgb(229, 94, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 73%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2009-30

ΔE 4.4 · #E85B51

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 4.8 · #D75954

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 5.4 · #F5635D

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 5.6 · #DF655D

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 6.7 · #D1584C

Dunn-Edwards

Amour DE5104

ΔE 7.1 · #EE5851

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 8.5 · #CB5345

Dulux

Tango S05H7

ΔE 8.7 · #F77665

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.9 · #E36E5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 9.5 · #E26D68

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.1 · #E87257

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 12.6 · #C33A36

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 13.5 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13.8 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 13.9 · #BA4133

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 14.7 · #CB3234

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

#E55E58

#57DEE5

Analogous

#E55797

#E55E58

#E5A557

Triadic

#E55E58

#57E55E

#5E57E5

Split-Complementary

#E55E58

#57E5A5

#5797E5

Tetradic

#E55E58

#97E557

#57DEE5

#A557E5

Monochromatic

#8D1C16

#CF2920

#E55E58

#EF9E9A

#F9DDDC

Rectangle

#E55E58

#DEE557

#57DEE5

#5E57E5

Compound

#E55E58

#E5A557

#57DEE5

#5797E5

Variations

Lighter

#EA7F79

#E9A4A1

#EECDCC

Darker

#DF271E

#9D1811

#5D0C08

Saturation

#B38B89

#E55E57

#F2534A

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

#E55E58

#AA9D52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E55E58

#838359

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E55E58

#E3626C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Reductant 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

#EB735D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E55E58

Daylight 5500K

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

#D87881

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.

#3CCAD1

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: #E55E58;

CSS — background

background-color: #E55E58;

CSS Variable

--color-reductant: #E55E58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reductant': '#E55E58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E55E58] text-[#E55E58]

SCSS

$reductant: #E55E58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E55E58?

#E55E58 is Reductant, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E55E58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reductant?

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

What colors pair well with Reductant?

Reductant 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 Reductant?

You can download Reductant 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 Reductant?

The hex code is #E55E58. In RGB it's 229, 94, 88, and in HSL it's 3°, 73%, 62%.

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