REDS

Sparkling Red

#EE3333

RGB 238, 51, 51 · HSL 0°, 85%, 57% · CMYK 0, 79, 79, 7

Sparkling Red is #EE3333 in HEX — rgb(238, 51, 51), hsl(0°, 85%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 79%, 7%).

Sparkling Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 85%, 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#EE3333

RGB238, 51, 51

HSL0°, 85%, 57%

HSV0°, 79%, 93%

CMYK0, 79, 79, 7

Decimal15610675

CSS RGBrgb(238, 51, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 85%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fireglow 200B-7

ΔE 6.1 · #E23829

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 8.1 · #FF4131

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 9.1 · #E1422C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 9.5 · #DD402E

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 9.9 · #E44836

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10.1 · #E0413A

RAL

Strawberry Red 3018

ΔE 10.3 · #D53032

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 12 · #EB5030

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 19.8 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 20.3 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 21.8 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 21.9 · #DE4A00

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.7 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.8 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 25.3 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 34.4 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#EE3333

#34EFEF

Analogous

#EF3491

#EE3333

#EF9134

Triadic

#EE3333

#34EF34

#3434EF

Split-Complementary

#EE3333

#34EF91

#3491EF

Tetradic

#EE3333

#91EF34

#34EFEF

#9134EF

Monochromatic

#7F0A0A

#C61010

#EE3333

#F47B7B

#FAC2C2

Rectangle

#EE3333

#EFEF34

#34EFEF

#3434EF

Compound

#EE3333

#EF9134

#34EFEF

#3491EF

Variations

Lighter

#F25D5D

#ED8E8E

#EFC2C2

Darker

#DC0D0D

#9B0505

#5C0101

Saturation

#AD7575

#EF3434

#F72C2C

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

4.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.16:1

Deuteranopia

#EE3333

#A79823

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE3333

#737333

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE3333

#EB3F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sparkling 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

#F25341

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE3333

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF5866

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#22D5D5

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: #EE3333;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE3333;

CSS Variable

--color-sparkling-red: #EE3333;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparkling-red': '#EE3333' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE3333] text-[#EE3333]

SCSS

$sparkling-red: #EE3333;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE3333?

#EE3333 is Sparkling Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE3333 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sparkling Red?

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

What colors pair well with Sparkling Red?

Sparkling 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 Sparkling Red?

You can download Sparkling 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 Sparkling Red?

The hex code is #EE3333. In RGB it's 238, 51, 51, and in HSL it's 0°, 85%, 57%.

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