ORANGES

Shu Red

#EB6101

RGB 235, 97, 1 · HSL 25°, 99%, 46% · CMYK 0, 59, 100, 8

Shu Red is #EB6101 in HEX — rgb(235, 97, 1), hsl(25°, 99%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 100%, 8%).

Shu Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 99%, 46%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EB6101

RGB235, 97, 1

HSL25°, 99%, 46%

HSV25°, 100%, 92%

CMYK0, 59, 100, 8

Decimal15425793

CSS RGBrgb(235, 97, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 99%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carrot Stick 240B-7

ΔE 4.8 · #E65A0E

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 6.9 · #F1711B

RAL

Pastel Orange 2003

ΔE 7.3 · #FF7514

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 8.1 · #F86F29

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 9 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 9.6 · #FF7700

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 11 · #FD7F22

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 12.9 · #F0622F

Dulux

Fiery Glow S07H8

ΔE 13.5 · #F04C1C

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 16.8 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 18.5 · #D7552A

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 22.5 · #FF963A

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 24.6 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 25.4 · #EA8A42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 35 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EB6101

#0189E9

Analogous

#E90115

#EB6101

#E9D601

Triadic

#EB6101

#01E962

#6201E9

Split-Complementary

#EB6101

#01E9D6

#0115E9

Tetradic

#EB6101

#15E901

#0189E9

#D601E9

Monochromatic

#512200

#9D4201

#EB6101

#FE8B39

#FEB885

Rectangle

#EB6101

#89E901

#0189E9

#6201E9

Compound

#EB6101

#E9D601

#0189E9

#0115E9

Variations

Lighter

#FE7F24

#F2A167

#F0C9AD

Darker

#BC4E00

#813600

#4B1F00

Saturation

#986F52

#E96201

#EA6201

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.24:1

Deuteranopia

#EB6101

#B2A000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EB6101

#878722

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EB6101

#EA5F6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shu Red reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F0751C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EB6101

Daylight 5500K

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

#DD7A40

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1471B3

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #EB6101;

CSS — background

background-color: #EB6101;

CSS Variable

--color-shu-red: #EB6101;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shu-red': '#EB6101' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EB6101] text-[#EB6101]

SCSS

$shu-red: #EB6101;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EB6101?

#EB6101 is Shu Red, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EB6101 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shu Red?

Shu Red works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Shu Red?

Shu Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shu Red?

You can download Shu 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 Shu Red?

The hex code is #EB6101. In RGB it's 235, 97, 1, and in HSL it's 25°, 99%, 46%.

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