REDS

Opal Fire

#E49C86

RGB 228, 156, 134 · HSL 14°, 64%, 71% · CMYK 0, 32, 41, 11

Opal Fire is #E49C86 in HEX — rgb(228, 156, 134), hsl(14°, 64%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 41%, 11%).

Opal Fire pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 64%, 71%. 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#E49C86

RGB228, 156, 134

HSL14°, 64%, 71%

HSV14°, 41%, 89%

CMYK0, 32, 41, 11

Decimal14982278

CSS RGBrgb(228, 156, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 64%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

Exact match

Valspar

Coral Ridge 2003-6A

ΔE 1.6 · #E59E85

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 2.1 · #DE9981

Benjamin Moore

Coral 026

ΔE 2.9 · #E89F84

Vista Paint

Alexandra Peach C-1058

ΔE 2.9 · #DC9784

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 2.9 · #E49780

Behr

Pecos Spice 230D-4

ΔE 3.1 · #E29581

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 3.5 · #DB9785

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 4.8 · #E5A192

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 5.2 · #D69579

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.6 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.7 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.1 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16.4 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#E49C86

#86CEE4

Analogous

#E4869F

#E49C86

#E4CB86

Triadic

#E49C86

#86E49C

#9C86E4

Split-Complementary

#E49C86

#86E4CB

#869FE4

Tetradic

#E49C86

#9FE486

#86CEE4

#CB86E4

Monochromatic

#AB4526

#D76947

#E49C86

#F2CFC4

#FAEEEA

Rectangle

#E49C86

#CEE486

#86CEE4

#9C86E4

Compound

#E49C86

#E4CB86

#86CEE4

#869FE4

Variations

Lighter

#EAB09E

#EBC6BA

#F1DFDA

Darker

#DB6947

#AA3E1D

#65230F

Saturation

#C3ADA7

#E49C86

#F29578

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E49C86

#C2B785

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E49C86

#ABAB89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E49C86

#E39BA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Opal Fire 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

#EAA280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E49C86

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8A7A4

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.

#63B7D1

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: #E49C86;

CSS — background

background-color: #E49C86;

CSS Variable

--color-opal-fire: #E49C86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opal-fire': '#E49C86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E49C86] text-[#E49C86]

SCSS

$opal-fire: #E49C86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E49C86?

#E49C86 is Opal Fire, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E49C86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Opal Fire?

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

What colors pair well with Opal Fire?

Opal Fire 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 Opal Fire?

You can download Opal Fire 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 Opal Fire?

The hex code is #E49C86. In RGB it's 228, 156, 134, and in HSL it's 14°, 64%, 71%.

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