REDS

Piñata

#E2513D

RGB 226, 81, 61 · HSL 7°, 74%, 56% · CMYK 0, 64, 73, 11

Piñata is #E2513D in HEX — rgb(226, 81, 61), hsl(7°, 74%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 73%, 11%).

Piñata pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 74%, 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#E2513D

RGB226, 81, 61

HSL7°, 74%, 56%

HSV7°, 73%, 89%

CMYK0, 64, 73, 11

Decimal14831933

CSS RGBrgb(226, 81, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 74%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Piñata 007

Exact match

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 3.2 · #E64E3A

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 3.9 · #E55137

Dulux

Orange Command S07F7

ΔE 4 · #DF4636

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 6.3 · #E0413A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 6.4 · #DA5838

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 7.2 · #CE4E35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 7.4 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 8.8 · #D24B42

Behr

Sizzling Sunset P200-6

ΔE 9.2 · #F6603D

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 10 · #D7552A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.6 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 11.5 · #C9543A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 13.7 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 14 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 20.6 · #CC6653

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

#E2513D

#3CCEE2

Analogous

#E23C7B

#E2513D

#E2A23C

Triadic

#E2513D

#3CE24F

#4F3CE2

Split-Complementary

#E2513D

#3CE2A2

#3C7BE2

Tetradic

#E2513D

#7BE23C

#3CCEE2

#A23CE2

Monochromatic

#731D11

#B62D1B

#E2513D

#EC8B7E

#F6C7C1

Rectangle

#E2513D

#CEE23C

#3CCEE2

#4F3CE2

Compound

#E2513D

#E2A23C

#3CCEE2

#3C7BE2

Variations

Lighter

#E87263

#E69B91

#ECC8C3

Darker

#CB2E19

#8E1E0F

#551007

Saturation

#A87C76

#E24F3C

#F0442D

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

3.83:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.48:1

Deuteranopia

#E2513D

#A69734

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2513D

#7B7B40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2513D

#E05562

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Piñata 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

#E96949

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2513D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D66E6D

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.

#2DB4C6

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: #E2513D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2513D;

CSS Variable

--color-piñata: #E2513D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'piñata': '#E2513D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2513D] text-[#E2513D]

SCSS

$piñata: #E2513D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2513D?

#E2513D is Piñata, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E2513D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Piñata?

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

What colors pair well with Piñata?

Piñata 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 Piñata?

You can download Piñata 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 Piñata?

The hex code is #E2513D. In RGB it's 226, 81, 61, and in HSL it's 7°, 74%, 56%.

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