REDS

Desire

#EA3C53

RGB 234, 60, 83 · HSL 352°, 81%, 58% · CMYK 0, 74, 65, 8

Desire is #EA3C53 in HEX — rgb(234, 60, 83), hsl(352°, 81%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 74%, 65%, 8%).

Desire pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 81%, 58%. 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#EA3C53

RGB234, 60, 83

HSL352°, 81%, 58%

HSV352°, 74%, 92%

CMYK0, 74, 65, 8

Decimal15350867

CSS RGBrgb(234, 60, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 81%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lipstick 170B-6

ΔE 3.7 · #E93254

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 6.6 · #E63244

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 7 · #F93753

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 8 · #E34B50

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2001-30

ΔE 8.7 · #E24C5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 12.2 · #C52033

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 12.3 · #D43938

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 12.4 · #C32535

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 12.6 · #CF454A

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 14.2 · #C53A4B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 14.9 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 17.2 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 19.3 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 23.9 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 27.2 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#EA3C53

#3DEBD4

Analogous

#EB3DAB

#EA3C53

#EB7D3D

Triadic

#EA3C53

#54EB3D

#3D54EB

Split-Complementary

#EA3C53

#3DEB7D

#3DABEB

Tetradic

#EA3C53

#ABEB3D

#3DEBD4

#7D3DEB

Monochromatic

#810E1D

#C6152D

#EA3C53

#F28291

#F9C8CE

Rectangle

#EA3C53

#EBD43D

#3DEBD4

#3D54EB

Compound

#EA3C53

#EB7D3D

#3DEBD4

#3DABEB

Variations

Lighter

#EF6476

#EB929E

#EFC4CA

Darker

#DB122D

#9A091C

#5B030F

Saturation

#AE7A81

#EB3D54

#F5334D

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#EA3C53

#A4984C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EA3C53

#757550

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EA3C53

#E74957

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desire 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

#EF5A59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EA3C53

Daylight 5500K

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

#DC5F7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#27D4BD

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: #EA3C53;

CSS — background

background-color: #EA3C53;

CSS Variable

--color-desire: #EA3C53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desire': '#EA3C53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EA3C53] text-[#EA3C53]

SCSS

$desire: #EA3C53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EA3C53?

#EA3C53 is Desire, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #EA3C53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desire?

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

What colors pair well with Desire?

Desire 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 Desire?

You can download Desire 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 Desire?

The hex code is #EA3C53. In RGB it's 234, 60, 83, and in HSL it's 352°, 81%, 58%.

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