REDS

Blaze Orange

#DF655D

RGB 223, 101, 93 · HSL 4°, 67%, 62% · CMYK 0, 55, 58, 13

Blaze Orange is #DF655D in HEX — rgb(223, 101, 93), hsl(4°, 67%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 58%, 13%).

Blaze Orange pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 67%, 62%. 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#DF655D

RGB223, 101, 93

HSL4°, 67%, 62%

HSV4°, 58%, 87%

CMYK0, 55, 58, 13

Decimal14640477

CSS RGBrgb(223, 101, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 67%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2008-30

ΔE 2.2 · #D86057

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 3.9 · #DF6B65

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 4.2 · #D75954

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 4.5 · #E26D68

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 5.1 · #E96E6C

Behr

Desert Coral HDC-MD-05

ΔE 5.1 · #D2635B

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 5.8 · #D1584C

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 6.1 · #E36E5A

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 7.3 · #CB5251

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 8.9 · #CC6653

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 9.5 · #C76356

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 9.7 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.7 · #B64F48

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 14.7 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DF655D

#5DD6DF

Analogous

#DF5D95

#DF655D

#DFA75D

Triadic

#DF655D

#5DDF66

#665DDF

Split-Complementary

#DF655D

#5DDFA7

#5D95DF

Tetradic

#DF655D

#95DF5D

#5DD6DF

#A75DDF

Monochromatic

#88221B

#C83228

#DF655D

#ECA29D

#F8DFDD

Rectangle

#DF655D

#D6DF5D

#5DD6DF

#665DDF

Compound

#DF655D

#DFA75D

#5DD6DF

#5D95DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5847E

#E6A8A4

#EDCFCD

Darker

#D73126

#971F17

#5A110C

Saturation

#B28D8B

#DF665D

#EF584D

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#DF655D

#A99D58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF655D

#85855E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF655D

#DD6871

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Blaze 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

#E77861

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF655D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D47D85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#42C2CB

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: #DF655D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF655D;

CSS Variable

--color-blaze-orange: #DF655D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blaze-orange': '#DF655D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF655D] text-[#DF655D]

SCSS

$blaze-orange: #DF655D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF655D?

#DF655D is Blaze Orange, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DF655D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blaze Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Blaze Orange?

Blaze 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 Blaze Orange?

You can download Blaze 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 Blaze Orange?

The hex code is #DF655D. In RGB it's 223, 101, 93, and in HSL it's 4°, 67%, 62%.

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