REDS

Tomato Curry

#E84A2E

RGB 232, 74, 46 · HSL 9°, 80%, 55% · CMYK 0, 68, 80, 9

Tomato Curry is #E84A2E in HEX — rgb(232, 74, 46), hsl(9°, 80%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 80%, 9%).

Tomato Curry pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 80%, 55%. 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#E84A2E

RGB232, 74, 46

HSL9°, 80%, 55%

HSV9°, 80%, 91%

CMYK0, 68, 80, 9

Decimal15223342

CSS RGBrgb(232, 74, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 80%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bonfire Night P200-7

ΔE 1.9 · #E9462E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 2 · #EB5030

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 2.3 · #E14328

Dulux

Hot Embers S07G7

ΔE 2.3 · #E64D31

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 2.8 · #E64E2B

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 5.4 · #E55137

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 7.2 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 10.6 · #D7552A

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 11.1 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 14.1 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 15.1 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 15.7 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.8 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 18.9 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20.3 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 27.6 · #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

#E84A2E

#30CDE8

Analogous

#E83071

#E84A2E

#E8A830

Triadic

#E84A2E

#30E84C

#4C30E8

Split-Complementary

#E84A2E

#30E8A8

#3071E8

Tetradic

#E84A2E

#71E830

#30CDE8

#A830E8

Monochromatic

#731C0D

#B82D14

#E84A2E

#F08875

#F7C3BA

Rectangle

#E84A2E

#CDE830

#30CDE8

#4C30E8

Compound

#E84A2E

#E8A830

#30CDE8

#3071E8

Variations

Lighter

#ED705A

#E9998B

#EDC7C0

Darker

#CE2E12

#911E09

#561004

Saturation

#A87971

#E84C30

#F44425

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#E84A2E

#A8981E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E84A2E

#7A7A33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E84A2E

#E64E5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tomato Curry 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

#ED643E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E84A2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB6962

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#26B0C8

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: #E84A2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E84A2E;

CSS Variable

--color-tomato-curry: #E84A2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tomato-curry': '#E84A2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E84A2E] text-[#E84A2E]

SCSS

$tomato-curry: #E84A2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E84A2E?

#E84A2E is Tomato Curry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E84A2E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tomato Curry?

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

What colors pair well with Tomato Curry?

Tomato Curry 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 Tomato Curry?

You can download Tomato Curry 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 Tomato Curry?

The hex code is #E84A2E. In RGB it's 232, 74, 46, and in HSL it's 9°, 80%, 55%.

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