REDS

Firebug

#CD5C51

RGB 205, 92, 81 · HSL 5°, 55%, 56% · CMYK 0, 55, 60, 20

Firebug is #CD5C51 in HEX — rgb(205, 92, 81), hsl(5°, 55%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 60%, 20%).

Firebug pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 55%, 56%. 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#CD5C51

RGB205, 92, 81

HSL5°, 55%, 56%

HSV5°, 60%, 80%

CMYK0, 55, 60, 20

Decimal13458513

CSS RGBrgb(205, 92, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 55%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Hacienda Tile 2010-4

ΔE 3.1 · #C45749

Behr

Desert Coral HDC-MD-05

ΔE 3.6 · #D2635B

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2008-30

ΔE 3.6 · #D86057

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 4.1 · #D1584C

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 4.5 · #C35550

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 5.3 · #D75954

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 5.4 · #CB5345

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 5.7 · #CC6653

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 5.9 · #BD5442

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 5.9 · #C76356

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 6.7 · #BE4C3E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.6 · #B64F48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.8 · #B44C43

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.1 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9.9 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.2 · #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

#CD5C51

#51C2CD

Analogous

#CD5185

#CD5C51

#CD9951

Triadic

#CD5C51

#51CD5B

#5B51CD

Split-Complementary

#CD5C51

#51CD99

#5185CD

Tetradic

#CD5C51

#85CD51

#51C2CD

#9951CD

Monochromatic

#67241E

#A2392F

#CD5C51

#DE938C

#EFCBC8

Rectangle

#CD5C51

#C2CD51

#51C2CD

#5B51CD

Compound

#CD5C51

#CD9951

#51C2CD

#5185CD

Variations

Lighter

#D77C74

#DBA19C

#E7CBC9

Darker

#B43B30

#7E271F

#4B1611

Saturation

#A17F7C

#CD5B51

#E64638

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

4.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.25:1

Deuteranopia

#CD5C51

#9B8F4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD5C51

#797953

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD5C51

#CB5E67

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Firebug 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

#D97258

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD5C51

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6777C

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.

#41A9B2

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: #CD5C51;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD5C51;

CSS Variable

--color-firebug: #CD5C51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'firebug': '#CD5C51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD5C51] text-[#CD5C51]

SCSS

$firebug: #CD5C51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD5C51?

#CD5C51 is Firebug, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD5C51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Firebug?

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

What colors pair well with Firebug?

Firebug 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 Firebug?

You can download Firebug 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 Firebug?

The hex code is #CD5C51. In RGB it's 205, 92, 81, and in HSL it's 5°, 55%, 56%.

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