REDS

Vivaldi Red

#EF3939

RGB 239, 57, 57 · HSL 0°, 85%, 58% · CMYK 0, 76, 76, 6

Vivaldi Red is #EF3939 in HEX — rgb(239, 57, 57), hsl(0°, 85%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 76%, 6%).

Vivaldi Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 85%, 58%. 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#EF3939

RGB239, 57, 57

HSL0°, 85%, 58%

HSV0°, 76%, 94%

CMYK0, 76, 76, 6

Decimal15677753

CSS RGBrgb(239, 57, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 85%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pimento P180-6

ΔE 5.9 · #E6373E

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8 · #E0413A

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 8.6 · #E44836

Vista Paint

Salsa del Sol K-656

ΔE 8.7 · #DF4338

RAL

Strawberry Red 3018

ΔE 8.8 · #D53032

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 8.9 · #E1422C

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 9.9 · #FF4131

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 11.9 · #EB5030

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 18.1 · #D24B42

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 18.2 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 19.8 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 21.1 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 22.7 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23.2 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 23.6 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 32.4 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#EF3939

#39EFEF

Analogous

#EF3994

#EF3939

#EF9439

Triadic

#EF3939

#39EF39

#3939EF

Split-Complementary

#EF3939

#39EF94

#3994EF

Tetradic

#EF3939

#94EF39

#39EFEF

#9439EF

Monochromatic

#840B0B

#CB1010

#EF3939

#F58080

#FAC6C6

Rectangle

#EF3939

#EFEF39

#39EFEF

#3939EF

Compound

#EF3939

#EF9439

#39EFEF

#3994EF

Variations

Lighter

#F26060

#ED9090

#F0C3C3

Darker

#E00D0D

#9D0505

#5E0101

Saturation

#AF7979

#EF3939

#F73131

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.31:1

Deuteranopia

#EF3939

#A9992C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF3939

#767639

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF3939

#EC4455

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vivaldi 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

#F35746

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF3939

Daylight 5500K

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

#E05C6A

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.

#23D9D9

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: #EF3939;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF3939;

CSS Variable

--color-vivaldi-red: #EF3939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vivaldi-red': '#EF3939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF3939] text-[#EF3939]

SCSS

$vivaldi-red: #EF3939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF3939?

#EF3939 is Vivaldi Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #EF3939 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vivaldi Red?

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

What colors pair well with Vivaldi Red?

Vivaldi 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 Vivaldi Red?

You can download Vivaldi 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 Vivaldi Red?

The hex code is #EF3939. In RGB it's 239, 57, 57, and in HSL it's 0°, 85%, 58%.

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