REDS

Bloodletter

#E97451

RGB 233, 116, 81 · HSL 14°, 78%, 62% · CMYK 0, 50, 65, 9

Bloodletter is #E97451 in HEX — rgb(233, 116, 81), hsl(14°, 78%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 65%, 9%).

Bloodletter pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 78%, 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#E97451

RGB233, 116, 81

HSL14°, 78%, 62%

HSV14°, 65%, 91%

CMYK0, 50, 65, 9

Decimal15299665

CSS RGBrgb(233, 116, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 78%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Jupiter 021

ΔE 2.2 · #E36E4B

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 4 · #E87257

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 5.2 · #EB7D5D

Dulux

Pink Fire S07H6

ΔE 5.6 · #FC7F5D

Valspar

Ripe Pomegranate 2009-3

ΔE 5.7 · #E5745A

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 5.7 · #E27A53

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 5.8 · #F88258

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 6.3 · #EA7C4C

PPG

Clay Pot 1194-6

ΔE 6.3 · #E07757

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 6.6 · #FC8258

Behr

Indian Paint Brush 230B-5

ΔE 7.1 · #FF8159

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 7.4 · #E16F3E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 7.6 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 12 · #C35831

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 13.3 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 17.5 · #C27136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#E97451

#53C6EA

Analogous

#EA537B

#E97451

#EAC153

Triadic

#E97451

#53EA76

#7653EA

Split-Complementary

#E97451

#53EAC1

#537BEA

Tetradic

#E97451

#7BEA53

#53C6EA

#C153EA

Monochromatic

#913012

#D5461A

#E97451

#F2AC97

#FBE2DB

Rectangle

#E97451

#C6EA53

#53C6EA

#7653EA

Compound

#E97451

#EAC153

#53C6EA

#537BEA

Variations

Lighter

#EE9175

#EBB09E

#F0D3CB

Darker

#E64717

#A22F0C

#601A05

Saturation

#B59287

#EA7653

#F47048

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E97451

#B5A74B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E97451

#919157

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E97451

#E8737E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bloodletter 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

#EE8458

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E97451

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB897C

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.

#36B1D6

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: #E97451;

CSS — background

background-color: #E97451;

CSS Variable

--color-bloodletter: #E97451;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bloodletter': '#E97451' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E97451] text-[#E97451]

SCSS

$bloodletter: #E97451;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E97451?

#E97451 is Bloodletter, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E97451 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bloodletter?

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

What colors pair well with Bloodletter?

Bloodletter 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 Bloodletter?

You can download Bloodletter 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 Bloodletter?

The hex code is #E97451. In RGB it's 233, 116, 81, and in HSL it's 14°, 78%, 62%.

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