REDS

Deep Fire

#BF5C42

RGB 191, 92, 66 · HSL 12°, 49%, 50% · CMYK 0, 52, 65, 25

Deep Fire is #BF5C42 in HEX — rgb(191, 92, 66), hsl(12°, 49%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 65%, 25%).

Deep Fire pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 49%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BF5C42

RGB191, 92, 66

HSL12°, 49%, 50%

HSV12°, 65%, 75%

CMYK0, 52, 65, 25

Decimal12540994

CSS RGBrgb(191, 92, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 49%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fall Foliage HDC-FL14-3

ΔE 1.2 · #BC5940

Sherwin-Williams

Emotional SW6621

ΔE 2.3 · #C65F47

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

ΔE 3 · #BF5B3C

Benjamin Moore

Fire 2171-20

ΔE 3.3 · #BE553E

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

ΔE 3.5 · #BC543F

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 3.7 · #BA5B3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 4.4 · #BD5442

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 4.5 · #B95543

Valspar

Roasted Pumpkin 2005-3A

ΔE 5.2 · #CD6651

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 5.9 · #B74D3A

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 7.5 · #B05C44

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 9.2 · #AA5842

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.3 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.7 · #C27355

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.5 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#BF5C42

#41A5BE

Analogous

#BE4167

#BF5C42

#BE9841

Triadic

#BF5C42

#41BE5A

#5A41BE

Split-Complementary

#BF5C42

#41BE98

#4167BE

Tetradic

#BF5C42

#67BE41

#41A5BE

#9841BE

Monochromatic

#4C241A

#853F2E

#BF5C42

#D18C7A

#E5BDB3

Rectangle

#BF5C42

#A5BE41

#41A5BE

#5A41BE

Compound

#BF5C42

#BE9841

#41A5BE

#4167BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB7B67

#D29F93

#E2C9C3

Darker

#9A4732

#6C2F20

#401B12

Saturation

#92746D

#BE5A41

#DE4721

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.82:1

Deuteranopia

#BF5C42

#93873D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF5C42

#757546

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF5C42

#BE5C64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Fire 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

#CF724D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF5C42

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC7771

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3F879A

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: #BF5C42;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF5C42;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-fire: #BF5C42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-fire': '#BF5C42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF5C42] text-[#BF5C42]

SCSS

$deep-fire: #BF5C42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF5C42?

#BF5C42 is Deep Fire, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF5C42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Fire?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Fire?

Deep Fire 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 Deep Fire?

You can download Deep 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 Deep Fire?

The hex code is #BF5C42. In RGB it's 191, 92, 66, and in HSL it's 12°, 49%, 50%.

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