REDS

Strawberry Avalanche

#EF4F41

RGB 239, 79, 65 · HSL 5°, 84%, 60% · CMYK 0, 67, 73, 6

Strawberry Avalanche is #EF4F41 in HEX — rgb(239, 79, 65), hsl(5°, 84%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 73%, 6%).

Strawberry Avalanche pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 84%, 60%. 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#EF4F41

RGB239, 79, 65

HSL5°, 84%, 60%

HSV5°, 73%, 94%

CMYK0, 67, 73, 6

Decimal15683393

CSS RGBrgb(239, 79, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 84%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 3.6 · #E64E3A

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 3.9 · #E44836

Benjamin Moore

Blazing 2011-20

ΔE 4.1 · #E8523C

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 5.1 · #E0413A

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 5.7 · #E55137

Behr

Bonfire Night P200-7

ΔE 7.5 · #E9462E

Dunn-Edwards

Amour DE5104

ΔE 8.1 · #EE5851

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 11.6 · #DA5838

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 12.3 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 12.7 · #D24B42

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 13.9 · #D7552A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.9 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 17.1 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 17.8 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 18.5 · #B53B26

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 25.4 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#EF4F41

#43E0EF

Analogous

#EF438B

#EF4F41

#EFA743

Triadic

#EF4F41

#43EF52

#5243EF

Split-Complementary

#EF4F41

#43EFA7

#438BEF

Tetradic

#EF4F41

#8BEF43

#43E0EF

#A743EF

Monochromatic

#8D170C

#D32212

#EF4F41

#F5938A

#FBD4D0

Rectangle

#EF4F41

#E0EF43

#43E0EF

#5243EF

Compound

#EF4F41

#EFA743

#43E0EF

#438BEF

Variations

Lighter

#F27469

#ED9D96

#F0CAC6

Darker

#E6200E

#A21306

#600A02

Saturation

#B3847F

#EF5243

#F74B3B

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

3.58:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.86:1

Deuteranopia

#EF4F41

#AD9E37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF4F41

#7F7F43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF4F41

#EC5563

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Strawberry Avalanche 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

#F3684C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF4F41

Daylight 5500K

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

#E06D70

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#29CCDB

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: #EF4F41;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF4F41;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-avalanche: #EF4F41;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-avalanche': '#EF4F41' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF4F41] text-[#EF4F41]

SCSS

$strawberry-avalanche: #EF4F41;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF4F41?

#EF4F41 is Strawberry Avalanche, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EF4F41 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Avalanche?

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

What colors pair well with Strawberry Avalanche?

Strawberry Avalanche 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 Strawberry Avalanche?

You can download Strawberry Avalanche 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 Strawberry Avalanche?

The hex code is #EF4F41. In RGB it's 239, 79, 65, and in HSL it's 5°, 84%, 60%.

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