REDS

Red

#F0856A

RGB 240, 133, 106 · HSL 12°, 82%, 68% · CMYK 0, 45, 56, 6

Red is #F0856A in HEX — rgb(240, 133, 106), hsl(12°, 82%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 56%, 6%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 82%, 68%. 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#F0856A

RGB240, 133, 106

HSL12°, 82%, 68%

HSV12°, 56%, 94%

CMYK0, 45, 56, 6

Decimal15762794

CSS RGBrgb(240, 133, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 82%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sari 1066

ΔE 3.9 · #E47C64

Vista Paint

Sari C-1065

ΔE 4.2 · #E27C61

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 005

ΔE 4.5 · #F4806C

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 4.7 · #EB7D5D

Dulux

Tangerine Flake S07G6

ΔE 4.9 · #E57A5B

Behr

Burning Coals P200-5

ΔE 5.3 · #FF8973

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 5.5 · #F08A64

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 6.1 · #DD7861

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 6.2 · #DF745B

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 8 · #E27A53

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 8.2 · #E87257

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 12.2 · #CC6653

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 12.4 · #EA7C4C

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.8 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.3 · #D65F3D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 17.8 · #D36E70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#F0856A

#6AD6F0

Analogous

#F06A93

#F0856A

#F0C86A

Triadic

#F0856A

#6AF085

#856AF0

Split-Complementary

#F0856A

#6AF0C8

#6A93F0

Tetradic

#F0856A

#93F06A

#6AD6F0

#C86AF0

Monochromatic

#B03111

#E94C25

#F0856A

#F7BEB0

#FDECE8

Rectangle

#F0856A

#D6F06A

#6AD6F0

#856AF0

Compound

#F0856A

#F0C86A

#6AD6F0

#6A93F0

Variations

Lighter

#F39E88

#F0BAAC

#F3D9D2

Darker

#EF4F27

#B52C09

#6C1803

Saturation

#C1A199

#F0856A

#F88163

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0856A

#BFB266

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0856A

#9E9E6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0856A

#EF858D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red 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

#F3906B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0856A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1958F

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.

#48C0DE

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: #F0856A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0856A;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #F0856A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#F0856A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0856A] text-[#F0856A]

SCSS

$red: #F0856A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0856A?

#F0856A is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F0856A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

Red 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 Red?

You can download Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #F0856A. In RGB it's 240, 133, 106, and in HSL it's 12°, 82%, 68%.

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