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Fluorescent Fire

#984427

RGB 152, 68, 39 · HSL 15°, 59%, 37% · CMYK 0, 55, 74, 40

Fluorescent Fire is #984427 in HEX — rgb(152, 68, 39), hsl(15°, 59%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 74%, 40%).

Fluorescent Fire pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 59%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#984427

RGB152, 68, 39

HSL15°, 59%, 37%

HSV15°, 74%, 60%

CMYK0, 55, 74, 40

Decimal9978919

CSS RGBrgb(152, 68, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 59%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 3.2 · #8E3F21

Dulux

Rusty S08E9

ΔE 4.6 · #95492D

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 5 · #A74E34

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.7 · #8E402A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 6.1 · #A94E37

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

ΔE 6.3 · #A75431

Sherwin-Williams

Spicy Hue SW6342

ΔE 6.6 · #994B35

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 7.2 · #9B3821

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 9.2 · #9D3A2F

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 9.3 · #AF5941

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 9.4 · #A85341

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 10.1 · #A14C3F

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 10.9 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.4 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 11.8 · #7C2A1C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.2 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#984427

#277A96

Analogous

#962743

#984427

#967A27

Triadic

#984427

#279643

#432796

Split-Complementary

#984427

#27967A

#274396

Tetradic

#984427

#439627

#277A96

#7A2796

Monochromatic

#1C0D07

#592817

#984427

#CD603C

#DC9279

Rectangle

#984427

#7A9627

#277A96

#432796

Compound

#984427

#967A27

#277A96

#274396

Variations

Lighter

#C95934

#CF866E

#DEBBB0

Darker

#7A341D

#562312

#33140A

Saturation

#6F564E

#964327

#A93913

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.58:1

vs Black

3.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#984427

#746922

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#984427

#5A5A2C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#984427

#97434B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fluorescent Fire reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B16038

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#984427

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F655D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#286478

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #984427;

CSS — background

background-color: #984427;

CSS Variable

--color-fluorescent-fire: #984427;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fluorescent-fire': '#984427' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#984427] text-[#984427]

SCSS

$fluorescent-fire: #984427;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #984427?

#984427 is Fluorescent Fire, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #984427 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fluorescent Fire?

Fluorescent Fire works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Fluorescent Fire?

Fluorescent Fire pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fluorescent Fire?

You can download Fluorescent Fire 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 Fluorescent Fire?

The hex code is #984427. In RGB it's 152, 68, 39, and in HSL it's 15°, 59%, 37%.

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