REDS

Firewatch

#EE8866

RGB 238, 136, 102 · HSL 15°, 80%, 67% · CMYK 0, 43, 57, 7

Firewatch is #EE8866 in HEX — rgb(238, 136, 102), hsl(15°, 80%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 57%, 7%).

Firewatch pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 80%, 67%. 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#EE8866

RGB238, 136, 102

HSL15°, 80%, 67%

HSV15°, 57%, 93%

CMYK0, 43, 57, 7

Decimal15632486

CSS RGBrgb(238, 136, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 80%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #F08A64

Dulux

Hibiscus Delight S07H5

ΔE 4.9 · #FE9273

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 4.9 · #EB7D5D

Behr

Cheerful Tangerine P210-5

ΔE 5.2 · #FF906E

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 5.3 · #F8956C

Vista Paint

Sari C-1065

ΔE 5.3 · #E27C61

Hallman-Lindsay

Sari 1066

ΔE 6.1 · #E47C64

PPG

Clay Pot 1194-6

ΔE 6.1 · #E07757

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 6.3 · #E27A53

Sherwin-Williams

Emberglow SW6627

ΔE 7.4 · #D67C56

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 9.6 · #E87257

Kilz

Spice Market LB260-02

ΔE 10.3 · #D37F50

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 12.4 · #C5714F

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.1 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.5 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 18.7 · #C35831

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#EE8866

#68CDEE

Analogous

#EE6889

#EE8866

#EECD68

Triadic

#EE8866

#68EE89

#8968EE

Split-Complementary

#EE8866

#68EECD

#6889EE

Tetradic

#EE8866

#89EE68

#68CDEE

#CD68EE

Monochromatic

#AA3913

#E75423

#EE8866

#F6BFAC

#FCEDE8

Rectangle

#EE8866

#CDEE68

#68CDEE

#8968EE

Compound

#EE8866

#EECD68

#68CDEE

#6889EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2A186

#EFBBAA

#F2D9D1

Darker

#EC5725

#B1350B

#691E04

Saturation

#BFA197

#EE8968

#F7855F

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE8866

#C0B262

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE8866

#A0A06B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE8866

#ED868F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Firewatch 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

#F29368

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE8866

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF988C

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.

#47B7DC

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: #EE8866;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE8866;

CSS Variable

--color-firewatch: #EE8866;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'firewatch': '#EE8866' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE8866] text-[#EE8866]

SCSS

$firewatch: #EE8866;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE8866?

#EE8866 is Firewatch, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE8866 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Firewatch?

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

What colors pair well with Firewatch?

Firewatch 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 Firewatch?

You can download Firewatch 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 Firewatch?

The hex code is #EE8866. In RGB it's 238, 136, 102, and in HSL it's 15°, 80%, 67%.

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