REDS

Fireglow

#E23829

RGB 226, 56, 41 · HSL 5°, 76%, 52% · CMYK 0, 75, 82, 11

Fireglow is #E23829 in HEX — rgb(226, 56, 41), hsl(5°, 76%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 82%, 11%).

Fireglow pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 76%, 52%. 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#E23829

RGB226, 56, 41

HSL5°, 76%, 52%

HSV5°, 82%, 89%

CMYK0, 75, 82, 11

Decimal14825513

CSS RGBrgb(226, 56, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 76%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fireglow 200B-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 3.8 · #E1422C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 4.9 · #DD402E

Dulux

Electric Glow SB7D6

ΔE 6.3 · #DD452E

RAL

Vermilion 2002

ΔE 7.4 · #CB2821

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 7.6 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.8 · #E0413A

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 9.7 · #FF4131

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 15 · #D7552A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 16.8 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 18.2 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 18.9 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 19.8 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.7 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 21.5 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 30.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#E23829

#28D2E2

Analogous

#E22875

#E23829

#E29428

Triadic

#E23829

#28E237

#3728E2

Split-Complementary

#E23829

#28E294

#2875E2

Tetradic

#E23829

#75E228

#28D2E2

#9428E2

Monochromatic

#63150D

#A62317

#E23829

#EB766B

#F4B4AE

Rectangle

#E23829

#D2E228

#28D2E2

#3728E2

Compound

#E23829

#E29428

#28D2E2

#2875E2

Variations

Lighter

#E75F53

#E58E86

#EBC1BD

Darker

#BF2415

#86160C

#500C05

Saturation

#A16D69

#E23728

#F02B19

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.83:1

Deuteranopia

#E23829

#A09116

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E23829

#70702B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E23829

#DF4051

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

#E9573A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E23829

Daylight 5500K

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

#D65C5E

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.

#28ADBA

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: #E23829;

CSS — background

background-color: #E23829;

CSS Variable

--color-fireglow: #E23829;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fireglow': '#E23829' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E23829] text-[#E23829]

SCSS

$fireglow: #E23829;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E23829?

#E23829 is Fireglow, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E23829 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 #E23829. In RGB it's 226, 56, 41, and in HSL it's 5°, 76%, 52%.

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