REDS

Firecracker

#C26157

RGB 194, 97, 87 · HSL 6°, 47%, 55% · CMYK 0, 50, 55, 24

Firecracker is #C26157 in HEX — rgb(194, 97, 87), hsl(6°, 47%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 55%, 24%).

Firecracker pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 47%, 55%. 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#C26157

RGB194, 97, 87

HSL6°, 47%, 55%

HSV6°, 55%, 76%

CMYK0, 50, 55, 24

Decimal12738903

CSS RGBrgb(194, 97, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 47%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

Exact match

Valspar

Island Salsa 2003-3A

ΔE 2.6 · #BB5D50

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 2.6 · #C76356

Behr

Caribbean Coral 210D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #C1625D

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 4.3 · #CC6758

Benjamin Moore

Bubble CSP-1180

ΔE 4.7 · #C96462

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 5.8 · #CD6766

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 6.3 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.7 · #B64F48

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 7 · #CC7365

Dulux

Persimmon S05G7

ΔE 7.1 · #C97168

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 7.5 · #AD4E49

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.1 · #B44C43

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 9.5 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.1 · #C27355

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.4 · #9A4039

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

#C26157

#56B7C2

Analogous

#C25681

#C26157

#C29756

Triadic

#C26157

#56C261

#6156C2

Split-Complementary

#C26157

#56C297

#5681C2

Tetradic

#C26157

#81C256

#56B7C2

#9756C2

Monochromatic

#5E2822

#964036

#C26157

#D6968F

#EBCAC7

Rectangle

#C26157

#B7C256

#56B7C2

#6156C2

Compound

#C26157

#C29756

#56B7C2

#5681C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE8178

#D6A49F

#E4CCCA

Darker

#A84439

#752D25

#451915

Saturation

#9C7F7C

#C26156

#E14938

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

4.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.14:1

Deuteranopia

#C26157

#968B54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C26157

#797958

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C26157

#C0636A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Firecracker 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

#D1755C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C26157

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE7A81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#489DA7

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: #C26157;

CSS — background

background-color: #C26157;

CSS Variable

--color-firecracker: #C26157;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'firecracker': '#C26157' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C26157] text-[#C26157]

SCSS

$firecracker: #C26157;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C26157?

#C26157 is Firecracker, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C26157 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Firecracker?

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

What colors pair well with Firecracker?

Firecracker 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 Firecracker?

You can download Firecracker 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 Firecracker?

The hex code is #C26157. In RGB it's 194, 97, 87, and in HSL it's 6°, 47%, 55%.

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