REDS

Dark

#E85B51

RGB 232, 91, 81 · HSL 4°, 77%, 61% · CMYK 0, 61, 65, 9

Dark is #E85B51 in HEX — rgb(232, 91, 81), hsl(4°, 77%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 65%, 9%).

Dark pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 77%, 61%. 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#E85B51

RGB232, 91, 81

HSL4°, 77%, 61%

HSV4°, 65%, 91%

CMYK0, 61, 65, 9

Decimal15227729

CSS RGBrgb(232, 91, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 77%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2009-30

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Amour DE5104

ΔE 3.4 · #EE5851

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 4.3 · #F5635D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 6.5 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 6.6 · #D24B42

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 8.8 · #D9624E

Dulux

Tango S05H7

ΔE 9.6 · #F77665

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 9.7 · #CB5345

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 10.4 · #CA4042

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.6 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 11.1 · #DA5838

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 11.7 · #E55137

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 11.8 · #C33A36

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.2 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 13.8 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 16.2 · #CC6653

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

#E85B51

#4FDEE8

Analogous

#E84F91

#E85B51

#E8A64F

Triadic

#E85B51

#4FE859

#594FE8

Split-Complementary

#E85B51

#4FE8A6

#4F91E8

Tetradic

#E85B51

#91E84F

#4FDEE8

#A64FE8

Monochromatic

#8C1A12

#D0271B

#E85B51

#F19993

#FAD9D6

Rectangle

#E85B51

#DEE84F

#4FDEE8

#594FE8

Compound

#E85B51

#E8A64F

#4FDEE8

#4F91E8

Variations

Lighter

#ED7A72

#EAA19C

#EFCCC9

Darker

#E12518

#9E170D

#5E0C06

Saturation

#B38885

#E8594F

#F44F44

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.05:1

Deuteranopia

#E85B51

#AC9E4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E85B51

#828252

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E85B51

#E65F6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark 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

#ED7158

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E85B51

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB767C

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.

#34CAD5

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: #E85B51;

CSS — background

background-color: #E85B51;

CSS Variable

--color-dark: #E85B51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark': '#E85B51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E85B51] text-[#E85B51]

SCSS

$dark: #E85B51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E85B51?

#E85B51 is Dark, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E85B51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark?

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

What colors pair well with Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

You can download Dark 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 Dark?

The hex code is #E85B51. In RGB it's 232, 91, 81, and in HSL it's 4°, 77%, 61%.

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