REDS

Fireglow

#D65E40

RGB 214, 94, 64 · HSL 12°, 65%, 55% · CMYK 0, 56, 70, 16

Fireglow is #D65E40 in HEX — rgb(214, 94, 64), hsl(12°, 65%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 70%, 16%).

Fireglow pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 65%, 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#D65E40

RGB214, 94, 64

HSL12°, 65%, 55%

HSV12°, 70%, 84%

CMYK0, 56, 70, 16

Decimal14048832

CSS RGBrgb(214, 94, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 65%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 1.9 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 4.1 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 4.3 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 4.4 · #C9543A

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2170-20

ΔE 4.6 · #CC5F3E

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 4.8 · #C75433

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 5.5 · #DA5838

Dulux

Orange Keeper S07F8

ΔE 5.6 · #CA4E33

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 6.2 · #C35539

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 6.4 · #C35530

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 6.9 · #C35831

Vista Paint

Grand Duke K-648

ΔE 8.5 · #CB5345

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 9.2 · #D0664F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.2 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 11.3 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.5 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#D65E40

#42B9D7

Analogous

#D7426E

#D65E40

#D7AA42

Triadic

#D65E40

#42D75F

#5F42D7

Split-Complementary

#D65E40

#42D7AA

#426ED7

Tetradic

#D65E40

#6ED742

#42B9D7

#AA42D7

Monochromatic

#692716

#A83E24

#D65E40

#E49581

#F2CAC0

Rectangle

#D65E40

#B9D742

#42B9D7

#5F42D7

Compound

#D65E40

#D7AA42

#42B9D7

#426ED7

Variations

Lighter

#DF7F68

#E0A394

#E9CCC5

Darker

#BD4224

#842C16

#4E190B

Saturation

#A37F76

#D75F42

#EB532E

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

3.79:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.53:1

Deuteranopia

#D65E40

#A29439

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D65E40

#7E7E45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D65E40

#D45F69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fireglow 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

#E0734B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D65E40

Daylight 5500K

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

#CD786F

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.

#359FB9

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: #D65E40;

CSS — background

background-color: #D65E40;

CSS Variable

--color-fireglow: #D65E40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fireglow': '#D65E40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D65E40] text-[#D65E40]

SCSS

$fireglow: #D65E40;

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#E26D4A · ΔE 5.4

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#CC5A32 · ΔE 5.4

Fireball Orange

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D65E40?

#D65E40 is Fireglow, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D65E40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fireglow?

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

What colors pair well with Fireglow?

Fireglow 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 Fireglow?

You can download Fireglow 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 Fireglow?

The hex code is #D65E40. In RGB it's 214, 94, 64, and in HSL it's 12°, 65%, 55%.

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