REDS

MicroProse Red

#EE172B

RGB 238, 23, 43 · HSL 354°, 86%, 51% · CMYK 0, 90, 82, 7

MicroProse Red is #EE172B in HEX — rgb(238, 23, 43), hsl(354°, 86%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 90%, 82%, 7%).

MicroProse Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 86%, 51%. 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#EE172B

RGB238, 23, 43

HSL354°, 86%, 51%

HSV354°, 90%, 93%

CMYK0, 90, 82, 7

Decimal15603499

CSS RGBrgb(238, 23, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 86%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chili Pepper 180B-7

ΔE 7.6 · #DB1E1D

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 9.3 · #FF4131

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 12.9 · #CC0605

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 14.1 · #CF252B

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 14.4 · #E1422C

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 14.8 · #D0252F

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 15.9 · #E44836

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 17.2 · #EB5030

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 24 · #BF2D32

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 24.3 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 26 · #D24B42

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 27.3 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 28 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 30.8 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 31.1 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 38.6 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#EE172B

#17EED8

Analogous

#EE1798

#EE172B

#EE6D17

Triadic

#EE172B

#2CEE17

#172CEE

Split-Complementary

#EE172B

#17EE6D

#1798EE

Tetradic

#EE172B

#98EE17

#17EED8

#6D17EE

Monochromatic

#640711

#AB0D1D

#EE172B

#F35E6D

#F8A5AD

Rectangle

#EE172B

#EED817

#17EED8

#172CEE

Compound

#EE172B

#EE6D17

#17EED8

#1798EE

Variations

Lighter

#F14556

#EB7D88

#EEB9BE

Darker

#C60A1D

#8B0411

#530009

Saturation

#A26268

#EE172C

#F60E25

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

4.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.79:1

Deuteranopia

#EE172B

#A49415

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE172B

#6D6D29

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE172B

#EB2F45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

MicroProse 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

#F23E3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE172B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF4360

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#1EBFAF

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: #EE172B;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE172B;

CSS Variable

--color-microprose-red: #EE172B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'microprose-red': '#EE172B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE172B] text-[#EE172B]

SCSS

$microprose-red: #EE172B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE172B?

#EE172B is MicroProse Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE172B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with MicroProse Red?

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

What colors pair well with MicroProse Red?

MicroProse 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 MicroProse Red?

You can download MicroProse 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 MicroProse Red?

The hex code is #EE172B. In RGB it's 238, 23, 43, and in HSL it's 354°, 86%, 51%.

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