REDS

Entan Red

#EC6D51

RGB 236, 109, 81 · HSL 11°, 80%, 62% · CMYK 0, 54, 66, 7

Entan Red is #EC6D51 in HEX — rgb(236, 109, 81), hsl(11°, 80%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 66%, 7%).

Entan Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 80%, 62%. 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#EC6D51

RGB236, 109, 81

HSL11°, 80%, 62%

HSV11°, 66%, 93%

CMYK0, 54, 66, 7

Decimal15494481

CSS RGBrgb(236, 109, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 80%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 4.4 · #E46B54

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 2012-30

ΔE 4.5 · #F26851

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 4.6 · #E87257

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 5.3 · #DF5E47

Dulux

Slippery Salmon S06H7

ΔE 6 · #F87963

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 6.2 · #E57059

Behr

Orioles P190-5

ΔE 6.6 · #F86D5D

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 7.2 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.3 · #E36E5A

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 7.3 · #D9624E

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 8.8 · #FC8258

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 8.8 · #F88258

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 10 · #E16F3E

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 12.2 · #D95030

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 14.1 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 16.8 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#EC6D51

#51CFEC

Analogous

#EC5182

#EC6D51

#ECBB51

Triadic

#EC6D51

#51EC6D

#6D51EC

Split-Complementary

#EC6D51

#51ECBB

#5182EC

Tetradic

#EC6D51

#82EC51

#51CFEC

#BB51EC

Monochromatic

#932810

#D83B18

#EC6D51

#F3A795

#FBE0DA

Rectangle

#EC6D51

#CFEC51

#51CFEC

#6D51EC

Compound

#EC6D51

#ECBB51

#51CFEC

#5182EC

Variations

Lighter

#EF8A73

#ECAC9D

#F0D1CA

Darker

#E93B14

#A3260A

#611504

Saturation

#B58F87

#EC6D51

#F56747

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.87:1

Deuteranopia

#EC6D51

#B4A64B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC6D51

#8E8E55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC6D51

#EA6E79

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Entan 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

#F07E58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC6D51

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE837C

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.

#34BAD8

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: #EC6D51;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC6D51;

CSS Variable

--color-entan-red: #EC6D51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'entan-red': '#EC6D51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC6D51] text-[#EC6D51]

SCSS

$entan-red: #EC6D51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC6D51?

#EC6D51 is Entan Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EC6D51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Entan Red?

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

What colors pair well with Entan Red?

Entan 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 Entan Red?

You can download Entan 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 Entan Red?

The hex code is #EC6D51. In RGB it's 236, 109, 81, and in HSL it's 11°, 80%, 62%.

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