REDS

Energetic Orange

#D85739

RGB 216, 87, 57 · HSL 11°, 67%, 54% · CMYK 0, 60, 74, 15

Energetic Orange is #D85739 in HEX — rgb(216, 87, 57), hsl(11°, 67%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 74%, 15%).

Energetic Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 67%, 54%. 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#D85739

RGB216, 87, 57

HSL11°, 67%, 54%

HSV11°, 74%, 85%

CMYK0, 60, 74, 15

Decimal14178105

CSS RGBrgb(216, 87, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 67%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 1.3 · #DA5838

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 3.8 · #CE4E35

Dulux

Neon Lobster SB7D9

ΔE 4.1 · #D1512D

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 4.5 · #E16442

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 4.6 · #D65F3D

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 4.8 · #D95030

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 5.1 · #DF5E47

Benjamin Moore

Piñata 007

ΔE 6.4 · #E2513D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 6.7 · #C9543A

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 6.8 · #D7552A

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 8 · #D05443

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 8.8 · #E64E3A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.3 · #B53B26

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 11.9 · #F15E34

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.9 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 15.1 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#D85739

#3BBBD8

Analogous

#D83B6D

#D85739

#D8A73B

Triadic

#D85739

#3BD858

#583BD8

Split-Complementary

#D85739

#3BD8A7

#3B6DD8

Tetradic

#D85739

#6DD83B

#3BBBD8

#A73BD8

Monochromatic

#662314

#A63921

#D85739

#E58E7B

#F2C5BB

Rectangle

#D85739

#BBD83B

#3BBBD8

#583BD8

Compound

#D85739

#D8A73B

#3BBBD8

#3B6DD8

Variations

Lighter

#E07962

#E19F91

#E9CAC3

Darker

#BC3D21

#842814

#4E170A

Saturation

#A17B72

#D8583B

#EC4C28

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

3.93:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.34:1

Deuteranopia

#D85739

#A19330

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D85739

#7A7A3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D85739

#D65864

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Energetic Orange 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

#E16E46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D85739

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF736A

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.

#329FB8

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: #D85739;

CSS — background

background-color: #D85739;

CSS Variable

--color-energetic-orange: #D85739;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'energetic-orange': '#D85739' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D85739] text-[#D85739]

SCSS

$energetic-orange: #D85739;

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#E95F4D · ΔE 7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D85739?

#D85739 is Energetic Orange, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #D85739 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Energetic Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Energetic Orange?

Energetic Orange 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 Energetic Orange?

You can download Energetic Orange 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 Energetic Orange?

The hex code is #D85739. In RGB it's 216, 87, 57, and in HSL it's 11°, 67%, 54%.

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