REDS

Festival Orange

#DE5E3F

RGB 222, 94, 63 · HSL 12°, 71%, 56% · CMYK 0, 58, 72, 13

Festival Orange is #DE5E3F in HEX — rgb(222, 94, 63), hsl(12°, 71%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 72%, 13%).

Festival Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 71%, 56%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DE5E3F

RGB222, 94, 63

HSL12°, 71%, 56%

HSV12°, 72%, 87%

CMYK0, 58, 72, 13

Decimal14573119

CSS RGBrgb(222, 94, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 71%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 2.3 · #E16442

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 2.6 · #DA5838

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 3.7 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 4.1 · #DF5E47

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 5.8 · #CE4E35

Dulux

Neon Lobster SB7D9

ΔE 6 · #D1512D

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 6.5 · #D95030

Benjamin Moore

Racing 2169-10

ΔE 6.6 · #CD5B33

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 7.4 · #C9543A

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 7.8 · #D7552A

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 8.4 · #D05443

Vista Paint

Hot Shot K-624

ΔE 9.5 · #ED6136

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 11.4 · #CF6837

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 11.4 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 13.4 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 15 · #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 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

#DE5E3F

#3FBFDE

Analogous

#DE3F6F

#DE5E3F

#DEAF3F

Triadic

#DE5E3F

#3FDE5F

#5F3FDE

Split-Complementary

#DE5E3F

#3FDEAF

#3F6FDE

Tetradic

#DE5E3F

#6FDE3F

#3FBFDE

#AF3FDE

Monochromatic

#712613

#B33C1E

#DE5E3F

#EA9681

#F5CCC2

Rectangle

#DE5E3F

#BFDE3F

#3FBFDE

#5F3FDE

Compound

#DE5E3F

#DEAF3F

#3FBFDE

#3F6FDE

Variations

Lighter

#E57F66

#E4A393

#EBCCC4

Darker

#C73F1D

#8C2A11

#531708

Saturation

#A78077

#DE5F3F

#EF552F

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

3.63:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.78:1

Deuteranopia

#DE5E3F

#A79937

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE5E3F

#808044

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE5E3F

#DC5F6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Festival 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

#E6734A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE5E3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3786F

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.

#30A5C3

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: #DE5E3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE5E3F;

CSS Variable

--color-festival-orange: #DE5E3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'festival-orange': '#DE5E3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE5E3F] text-[#DE5E3F]

SCSS

$festival-orange: #DE5E3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE5E3F?

#DE5E3F is Festival Orange, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DE5E3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Festival Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Festival Orange?

Festival 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 Festival Orange?

You can download Festival 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 Festival Orange?

The hex code is #DE5E3F. In RGB it's 222, 94, 63, and in HSL it's 12°, 71%, 56%.

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