REDS

Mandarin Red

#E84F3C

RGB 232, 79, 60 · HSL 7°, 79%, 57% · CMYK 0, 66, 74, 9

Mandarin Red is #E84F3C in HEX — rgb(232, 79, 60), hsl(7°, 79%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 74%, 9%).

Mandarin Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 79%, 57%. 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#E84F3C

RGB232, 79, 60

HSL7°, 79%, 57%

HSV7°, 74%, 91%

CMYK0, 66, 74, 9

Decimal15224636

CSS RGBrgb(232, 79, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 79%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 0.7 · #E64E3A

Benjamin Moore

Blazing 2011-20

ΔE 1.4 · #E8523C

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 2.4 · #E44836

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 3 · #E55137

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 5.3 · #E0413A

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 6.9 · #EB5030

Behr

Bonfire Night P200-7

ΔE 7 · #E9462E

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.9 · #DA5838

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 10.5 · #DF5E47

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 11.1 · #D7552A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 11.5 · #D24B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13.5 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 14.7 · #C9543A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 16.2 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 16.2 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 23.8 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#E84F3C

#3BD4E8

Analogous

#E83B7D

#E84F3C

#E8A63B

Triadic

#E84F3C

#3BE84F

#4F3BE8

Split-Complementary

#E84F3C

#3BE8A6

#3B7DE8

Tetradic

#E84F3C

#7DE83B

#3BD4E8

#A63BE8

Monochromatic

#7B1B0E

#C02A16

#E84F3C

#F08C7F

#F8CAC4

Rectangle

#E84F3C

#D4E83B

#3BD4E8

#4F3BE8

Compound

#E84F3C

#E8A63B

#3BD4E8

#3B7DE8

Variations

Lighter

#ED7262

#E99B91

#EEC8C3

Darker

#D52A14

#951B0A

#590E04

Saturation

#AB7D77

#E84F3B

#F3462F

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

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.61:1

Deuteranopia

#E84F3C

#A99A32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E84F3C

#7C7C3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E84F3C

#E65361

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mandarin 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

#ED6848

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E84F3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB6D6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#29BBCF

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: #E84F3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E84F3C;

CSS Variable

--color-mandarin-red: #E84F3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mandarin-red': '#E84F3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E84F3C] text-[#E84F3C]

SCSS

$mandarin-red: #E84F3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E84F3C?

#E84F3C is Mandarin Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E84F3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mandarin Red?

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

What colors pair well with Mandarin Red?

Mandarin 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 Mandarin Red?

You can download Mandarin 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 Mandarin Red?

The hex code is #E84F3C. In RGB it's 232, 79, 60, and in HSL it's 7°, 79%, 57%.

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