REDS

Shēn Chéng Orange

#C03F20

RGB 192, 63, 32 · HSL 12°, 71%, 44% · CMYK 0, 67, 83, 25

Shēn Chéng Orange is #C03F20 in HEX — rgb(192, 63, 32), hsl(12°, 71%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 83%, 25%).

Shēn Chéng Orange pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 71%, 44%. 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#C03F20

RGB192, 63, 32

HSL12°, 71%, 44%

HSV12°, 83%, 75%

CMYK0, 67, 83, 25

Decimal12599072

CSS RGBrgb(192, 63, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 71%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 4.7 · #C93C20

Dulux

Neon Lobster SB7D9

ΔE 6.1 · #D1512D

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 6.3 · #BD2E1E

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 6.9 · #C0402E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 7 · #B53B26

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 7.1 · #CE4E35

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 8.6 · #D7552A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 9 · #DA5838

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 9.3 · #C4342D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 10.6 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 11.2 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.6 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 12.9 · #CF5942

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 13.1 · #DF5E47

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 13.4 · #E0413A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 17.6 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#C03F20

#21A0C0

Analogous

#C02150

#C03F20

#C09021

Triadic

#C03F20

#21C040

#4021C0

Split-Complementary

#C03F20

#21C090

#2150C0

Tetradic

#C03F20

#50C021

#21A0C0

#9021C0

Monochromatic

#3D140A

#7E2A15

#C03F20

#E16A4C

#ECA08E

Rectangle

#C03F20

#A0C021

#21A0C0

#4021C0

Compound

#C03F20

#C09021

#21A0C0

#2150C0

Variations

Lighter

#DE5C3C

#DD8A76

#E6BEB4

Darker

#9D3217

#6E210E

#411207

Saturation

#886258

#C04021

#D03710

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

5.29:1

vs Black

3.97:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C03F20

#8C7E11

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C03F20

#656526

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C03F20

#BE414E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Shēn Chéng Orange 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

#CF5C33

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C03F20

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD6157

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.

#268299

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: #C03F20;

CSS — background

background-color: #C03F20;

CSS Variable

--color-shēn-chéng-orange: #C03F20;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shēn-chéng-orange': '#C03F20' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C03F20] text-[#C03F20]

SCSS

$shēn-chéng-orange: #C03F20;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C03F20?

#C03F20 is Shēn Chéng Orange, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C03F20 warm or cool?

Shēn Chéng Orange reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shēn Chéng Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Shēn Chéng Orange?

Shēn Chéng Orange 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 Shēn Chéng Orange?

You can download Shēn Chéng Orange 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 Shēn Chéng Orange?

The hex code is #C03F20. In RGB it's 192, 63, 32, and in HSL it's 12°, 71%, 44%.

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