REDS

Outrageous

#E44D29

RGB 228, 77, 41 · HSL 12°, 78%, 53% · CMYK 0, 66, 82, 11

Outrageous is #E44D29 in HEX — rgb(228, 77, 41), hsl(12°, 78%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 82%, 11%).

Outrageous pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 78%, 53%. 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#E44D29

RGB228, 77, 41

HSL12°, 78%, 53%

HSV12°, 82%, 89%

CMYK0, 66, 82, 11

Decimal14961961

CSS RGBrgb(228, 77, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 78%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Outrageous 2013-10

Exact match

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 0.7 · #E64E2B

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 2.5 · #EB5030

Dulux

Hot Embers S07G7

ΔE 3.5 · #E64D31

RAL

Signal Orange 2010

ΔE 4.4 · #D84B20

Behr

Bonfire Night P200-7

ΔE 4.9 · #E9462E

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 5.5 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 8.2 · #D7552A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 10.9 · #DA5838

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.7 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 14.1 · #E66C35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.7 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 15.7 · #DF5E47

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 18.2 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20.7 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 26.3 · #BA5B3A

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

#E44D29

#2ABFE5

Analogous

#E52A62

#E44D29

#E5AD2A

Triadic

#E44D29

#2AE54F

#4F2AE5

Split-Complementary

#E44D29

#2AE5AD

#2A62E5

Tetradic

#E44D29

#62E52A

#2ABFE5

#AD2AE5

Monochromatic

#681F0D

#AC3415

#E44D29

#ED876E

#F5BFB2

Rectangle

#E44D29

#BFE52A

#2ABFE5

#4F2AE5

Compound

#E44D29

#E5AD2A

#2ABFE5

#2A62E5

Variations

Lighter

#EA7254

#E79A87

#ECC7BE

Darker

#C53714

#8A240B

#521404

Saturation

#A3766B

#E54F2A

#F2471C

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

3.89:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.39:1

Deuteranopia

#E44D29

#A69718

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E44D29

#7A7A2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E44D29

#E2505F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Outrageous 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

#EA663A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E44D29

Daylight 5500K

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

#D86B5E

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.

#27A1BF

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: #E44D29;

CSS — background

background-color: #E44D29;

CSS Variable

--color-outrageous: #E44D29;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'outrageous': '#E44D29' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E44D29] text-[#E44D29]

SCSS

$outrageous: #E44D29;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E44D29?

#E44D29 is Outrageous, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E44D29 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Outrageous?

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

What colors pair well with Outrageous?

Outrageous 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 Outrageous?

You can download Outrageous 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 Outrageous?

The hex code is #E44D29. In RGB it's 228, 77, 41, and in HSL it's 12°, 78%, 53%.

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