REDS

Summer Fig

#C45940

RGB 196, 89, 64 · HSL 11°, 53%, 51% · CMYK 0, 55, 67, 23

Summer Fig is #C45940 in HEX — rgb(196, 89, 64), hsl(11°, 53%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 67%, 23%).

Summer Fig pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 53%, 51%. 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#C45940

RGB196, 89, 64

HSL11°, 53%, 51%

HSV11°, 67%, 77%

CMYK0, 55, 67, 23

Decimal12867904

CSS RGBrgb(196, 89, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 53%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fire 2171-20

ΔE 2.1 · #BE553E

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 2.6 · #BC5339

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 3.1 · #C35539

Sherwin-Williams

Emotional SW6621

ΔE 3.1 · #C65F47

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

ΔE 3.3 · #BC543F

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 4.3 · #BD5442

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 4.8 · #CF5942

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 5.1 · #B74D3A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 5.6 · #BA5B3A

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 6 · #B95543

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 7.5 · #C35831

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.7 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.2 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.8 · #E36E5A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 10.1 · #DF5E47

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.5 · #BD413A

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

#C45940

#40ACC4

Analogous

#C4406A

#C45940

#C49A40

Triadic

#C45940

#40C458

#5840C4

Split-Complementary

#C45940

#40C49A

#406AC4

Tetradic

#C45940

#6AC440

#40ACC4

#9A40C4

Monochromatic

#522419

#8C3D2B

#C45940

#D68B7A

#E8BEB5

Rectangle

#C45940

#ACC440

#40ACC4

#5840C4

Compound

#C45940

#C49A40

#40ACC4

#406AC4

Variations

Lighter

#D07966

#D69F92

#E3C9C3

Darker

#A2432E

#712D1E

#431A10

Saturation

#96756E

#C45840

#E24622

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

4.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.85:1

Deuteranopia

#C45940

#95893B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C45940

#757544

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C45940

#C25A63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Summer Fig 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

#D26F4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C45940

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0746F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#3D8EA0

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: #C45940;

CSS — background

background-color: #C45940;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-fig: #C45940;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-fig': '#C45940' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C45940] text-[#C45940]

SCSS

$summer-fig: #C45940;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C45940?

#C45940 is Summer Fig, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C45940 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Fig?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Fig?

Summer Fig 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 Summer Fig?

You can download Summer Fig 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 Summer Fig?

The hex code is #C45940. In RGB it's 196, 89, 64, and in HSL it's 11°, 53%, 51%.

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