REDS

Tropical

#CC5F3E

RGB 204, 95, 62 · HSL 14°, 58%, 52% · CMYK 0, 53, 70, 20

Tropical is #CC5F3E in HEX — rgb(204, 95, 62), hsl(14°, 58%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 70%, 20%).

Tropical pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 58%, 52%. 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#CC5F3E

RGB204, 95, 62

HSL14°, 58%, 52%

HSV14°, 70%, 80%

CMYK0, 53, 70, 20

Decimal13393726

CSS RGBrgb(204, 95, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 58%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2170-20

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 3.6 · #CE5F38

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 3.9 · #C35539

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 4.4 · #C35831

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 4.8 · #D65F3D

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 4.8 · #C35530

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 4.9 · #C9543A

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 5.1 · #CF5942

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 5.5 · #CA5A31

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 6.8 · #BA5B3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 7 · #D0664F

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 7.9 · #CC6735

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 8.5 · #DF5E47

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 9.1 · #E87257

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 9.8 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.8 · #BA4133

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

#CC5F3E

#3EAACC

Analogous

#CC3E63

#CC5F3E

#CCA63E

Triadic

#CC5F3E

#3ECC5F

#5F3ECC

Split-Complementary

#CC5F3E

#3ECCA6

#3E63CC

Tetradic

#CC5F3E

#63CC3E

#3EAACC

#A63ECC

Monochromatic

#592718

#954128

#CC5F3E

#DC917A

#ECC3B6

Rectangle

#CC5F3E

#AACC3E

#3EAACC

#5F3ECC

Compound

#CC5F3E

#CCA63E

#3EAACC

#3E63CC

Variations

Lighter

#D67F64

#DAA291

#E6CBC3

Darker

#AB4829

#77301A

#471B0E

Saturation

#9A796F

#CC5F3E

#E55124

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#CC5F3E

#9D8F38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC5F3E

#7B7B43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC5F3E

#CB5F68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tropical 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

#D8744A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC5F3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6796E

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.

#398EA8

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: #CC5F3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC5F3E;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical: #CC5F3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical': '#CC5F3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC5F3E] text-[#CC5F3E]

SCSS

$tropical: #CC5F3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC5F3E?

#CC5F3E is Tropical, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC5F3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical?

Tropical 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 Tropical?

You can download Tropical 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 Tropical?

The hex code is #CC5F3E. In RGB it's 204, 95, 62, and in HSL it's 14°, 58%, 52%.

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