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Bonfire

#DB6404

RGB 219, 100, 4 · HSL 27°, 96%, 44% · CMYK 0, 54, 98, 14

Bonfire is #DB6404 in HEX — rgb(219, 100, 4), hsl(27°, 96%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 98%, 14%).

Bonfire pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 96%, 44%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DB6404

RGB219, 100, 4

HSL27°, 96%, 44%

HSV27°, 98%, 86%

CMYK0, 54, 98, 14

Decimal14377988

CSS RGBrgb(219, 100, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 96%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bonfire 270B-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 6.4 · #F1711B

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 7.4 · #ED760E

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 9.4 · #E3732B

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 9.8 · #F86F29

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 10.7 · #FD7F22

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 12.9 · #FF8830

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 13.1 · #E66C35

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 13.4 · #FF7700

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 13.4 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 13.4 · #EC8430

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 18.5 · #FF963A

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 18.9 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 19.4 · #EA8A42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.6 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 29.4 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DB6404

#047BDC

Analogous

#DC040F

#DB6404

#DCD104

Triadic

#DB6404

#04DC65

#6504DC

Split-Complementary

#DB6404

#04DCD1

#040FDC

Tetradic

#DB6404

#0FDC04

#047BDC

#D104DC

Monochromatic

#462001

#914303

#DB6404

#FB8C32

#FCB67D

Rectangle

#DB6404

#7BDC04

#047BDC

#6504DC

Compound

#DB6404

#DCD104

#047BDC

#040FDC

Variations

Lighter

#FA821F

#EFA263

#EFCAAB

Darker

#B45100

#7B3800

#482000

Saturation

#916D50

#DC6504

#DE6502

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.60:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.84:1

Deuteranopia

#DB6404

#A99800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB6404

#838324

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB6404

#DA616E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bonfire reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E4781E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB6404

Daylight 5500K

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

#D17D42

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1367AC

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DB6404;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB6404;

CSS Variable

--color-bonfire: #DB6404;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bonfire': '#DB6404' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB6404] text-[#DB6404]

SCSS

$bonfire: #DB6404;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB6404?

#DB6404 is Bonfire, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DB6404 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bonfire?

Bonfire works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bonfire?

Bonfire pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bonfire?

You can download Bonfire 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 Bonfire?

The hex code is #DB6404. In RGB it's 219, 100, 4, and in HSL it's 27°, 96%, 44%.

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