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Ouni Red

#EE7948

RGB 238, 121, 72 · HSL 18°, 83%, 61% · CMYK 0, 49, 70, 7

Ouni Red is #EE7948 in HEX — rgb(238, 121, 72), hsl(18°, 83%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 70%, 7%).

Ouni Red pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 83%, 61%. 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#EE7948

RGB238, 121, 72

HSL18°, 83%, 61%

HSV18°, 70%, 93%

CMYK0, 49, 70, 7

Decimal15628616

CSS RGBrgb(238, 121, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 83%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 2.7 · #EB7B45

Benjamin Moore

Fiesta 084

ΔE 3 · #F1774C

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 3.5 · #EA7C4C

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 3.8 · #F07B42

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 4 · #E16F3E

Behr

Candied Yam (240b-5) 240B-5

ΔE 5 · #FC7D4B

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 5.2 · #F88258

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 5.4 · #FC8258

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 6.7 · #D86F3C

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Dream DE5160

ΔE 7 · #FF8449

Dulux

Mangatainoka NZ10D4

ΔE 7.4 · #DC7842

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 9 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 10.6 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 13.9 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 16.5 · #C27136

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 18.2 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#EE7948

#49BDEE

Analogous

#EE496A

#EE7948

#EECD49

Triadic

#EE7948

#49EE7B

#7B49EE

Split-Complementary

#EE7948

#49EECD

#496AEE

Tetradic

#EE7948

#6AEE49

#49BDEE

#CD49EE

Monochromatic

#91350D

#D74E14

#EE7948

#F5AD8F

#FBE0D5

Rectangle

#EE7948

#BDEE49

#49BDEE

#7B49EE

Compound

#EE7948

#EECD49

#49BDEE

#496AEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1956D

#EDB299

#F0D4C8

Darker

#E95110

#A43607

#611F02

Saturation

#B49283

#EE7B49

#F77741

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE7948

#BBAB41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE7948

#969650

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE7948

#ED7782

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ouni 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

#F28751

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE7948

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF8C75

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.

#2EA7DB

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: #EE7948;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE7948;

CSS Variable

--color-ouni-red: #EE7948;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ouni-red': '#EE7948' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE7948] text-[#EE7948]

SCSS

$ouni-red: #EE7948;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE7948?

#EE7948 is Ouni Red, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EE7948 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ouni Red?

Ouni 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 Ouni Red?

Ouni 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 Ouni Red?

You can download Ouni 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 Ouni Red?

The hex code is #EE7948. In RGB it's 238, 121, 72, and in HSL it's 18°, 83%, 61%.

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