REDS

Phoenix Red

#E2725B

RGB 226, 114, 91 · HSL 10°, 70%, 62% · CMYK 0, 50, 60, 11

Phoenix Red is #E2725B in HEX — rgb(226, 114, 91), hsl(10°, 70%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 60%, 11%).

Phoenix Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 70%, 62%. 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#E2725B

RGB226, 114, 91

HSL10°, 70%, 62%

HSV10°, 60%, 89%

CMYK0, 50, 60, 11

Decimal14840411

CSS RGBrgb(226, 114, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 70%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ripe Pomegranate 2009-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E5745A

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 2.1 · #DF745B

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 2.3 · #E57059

Benjamin Moore

Tucker CW-300

ΔE 2.4 · #E0755E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 2.4 · #E36E5A

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 2.7 · #E17360

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 4 · #E87257

Hallman-Lindsay

Sari 1066

ΔE 4.8 · #E47C64

Vista Paint

Sari C-1065

ΔE 5.2 · #E27C61

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 5.3 · #DD7861

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 7.2 · #CC6653

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 7.6 · #DD7066

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 10.2 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.1 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 14.1 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.5 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#E2725B

#5ACBE2

Analogous

#E25A87

#E2725B

#E2B55A

Triadic

#E2725B

#5AE271

#715AE2

Split-Complementary

#E2725B

#5AE2B5

#5A87E2

Tetradic

#E2725B

#87E25A

#5ACBE2

#B55AE2

Monochromatic

#8B2C18

#CC4024

#E2725B

#EDA99B

#F9E1DC

Rectangle

#E2725B

#CBE25A

#5ACBE2

#715AE2

Compound

#E2725B

#E2B55A

#5ACBE2

#5A87E2

Variations

Lighter

#E88D7B

#E7AEA2

#EED2CC

Darker

#DB4122

#9A2A14

#5B170A

Saturation

#B2918A

#E2715A

#F0674C

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.79:1

Deuteranopia

#E2725B

#B0A357

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2725B

#8E8E5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2725B

#E0737C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Phoenix Red 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

#E9825F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2725B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D68784

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.

#3FB6CE

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: #E2725B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2725B;

CSS Variable

--color-phoenix-red: #E2725B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phoenix-red': '#E2725B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2725B] text-[#E2725B]

SCSS

$phoenix-red: #E2725B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2725B?

#E2725B is Phoenix Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E2725B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Phoenix Red?

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

What colors pair well with Phoenix Red?

Phoenix Red 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 Phoenix Red?

You can download Phoenix Red 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 Phoenix Red?

The hex code is #E2725B. In RGB it's 226, 114, 91, and in HSL it's 10°, 70%, 62%.

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