REDS

Montana Dust

#E64E2B

RGB 230, 78, 43 · HSL 11°, 79%, 54% · CMYK 0, 66, 81, 10

Montana Dust is #E64E2B in HEX — rgb(230, 78, 43), hsl(11°, 79%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 81%, 10%).

Montana Dust pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 79%, 54%. 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#E64E2B

RGB230, 78, 43

HSL11°, 79%, 54%

HSV11°, 81%, 90%

CMYK0, 66, 81, 10

Decimal15093291

CSS RGBrgb(230, 78, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 79%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Outrageous 2013-10

ΔE 0.7 · #E44D29

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 1.8 · #EB5030

Dulux

Hot Embers S07G7

ΔE 3.1 · #E64D31

Behr

Bonfire Night P200-7

ΔE 4.5 · #E9462E

RAL

Signal Orange 2010

ΔE 5 · #D84B20

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 5.2 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 8.5 · #D7552A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 10.9 · #DA5838

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 12.2 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 14 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 15.5 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.7 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 18.3 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20.8 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 26.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#E64E2B

#2DC4E6

Analogous

#E62D68

#E64E2B

#E6AC2D

Triadic

#E64E2B

#2DE64F

#4F2DE6

Split-Complementary

#E64E2B

#2DE6AC

#2D68E6

Tetradic

#E64E2B

#68E62D

#2DC4E6

#AC2DE6

Monochromatic

#6E1F0D

#B23215

#E64E2B

#EE8872

#F6C2B6

Rectangle

#E64E2B

#C4E62D

#2DC4E6

#4F2DE6

Compound

#E64E2B

#E6AC2D

#2DC4E6

#2D68E6

Variations

Lighter

#EB7257

#E89B89

#EDC8BF

Darker

#CA3413

#8E220A

#541304

Saturation

#A6786E

#E64F2D

#F34721

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

3.83:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.49:1

Deuteranopia

#E64E2B

#A8981A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E64E2B

#7B7B31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E64E2B

#E45160

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Montana Dust 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

#EC673B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E64E2B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D96C60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#26A7C4

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: #E64E2B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E64E2B;

CSS Variable

--color-montana-dust: #E64E2B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'montana-dust': '#E64E2B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E64E2B] text-[#E64E2B]

SCSS

$montana-dust: #E64E2B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E64E2B?

#E64E2B is Montana Dust, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E64E2B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Montana Dust?

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

What colors pair well with Montana Dust?

Montana Dust 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 Montana Dust?

You can download Montana Dust 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 Montana Dust?

The hex code is #E64E2B. In RGB it's 230, 78, 43, and in HSL it's 11°, 79%, 54%.

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