REDS

Hungry Red

#F0000D

RGB 240, 0, 13 · HSL 357°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 0, 100, 95, 6

Hungry Red is #F0000D in HEX — rgb(240, 0, 13), hsl(357°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 95%, 6%).

Hungry Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 100%, 47%. 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#F0000D

RGB240, 0, 13

HSL357°, 100%, 47%

HSV357°, 100%, 94%

CMYK0, 100, 95, 6

Decimal15728653

CSS RGBrgb(240, 0, 13)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Luminous Red 3024

ΔE 5.6 · #F80000

Behr

Volcanic Blast S-G-210

ΔE 8.8 · #EB3016

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 12.8 · #FF4131

Dulux

Tingle S08H9

ΔE 13.8 · #EE4318

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 20.1 · #E14328

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 21.4 · #DE4A00

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 21.9 · #EB5030

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 22 · #E64E2B

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 25.4 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 30 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 35.1 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 36.1 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 36.4 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 37.4 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 38.8 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 47.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#F0000D

#00F0E4

Analogous

#F00084

#F0000D

#F06C00

Triadic

#F0000D

#0CF000

#000CF0

Split-Complementary

#F0000D

#00F06C

#0084F0

Tetradic

#F0000D

#84F000

#00F0E4

#6C00F0

Monochromatic

#570004

#A30008

#F0000D

#FF3D47

#FF8A90

Rectangle

#F0000D

#F0E400

#00F0E4

#000CF0

Compound

#F0000D

#F06C00

#00F0E4

#0084F0

Variations

Lighter

#FF2732

#F36970

#F1AFB2

Darker

#C0000A

#840007

#4D0004

Saturation

#9C5457

#F0000C

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

4.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.71:1

Deuteranopia

#F0000D

#A59400

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0000D

#6B6B0B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0000D

#ED2541

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hungry 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

#F32D25

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0000D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E13249

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.

#14B7AF

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F0000D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0000D;

CSS Variable

--color-hungry-red: #F0000D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hungry-red': '#F0000D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0000D] text-[#F0000D]

SCSS

$hungry-red: #F0000D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0000D?

#F0000D is Hungry Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F0000D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hungry Red?

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

What colors pair well with Hungry Red?

Hungry 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 Hungry Red?

You can download Hungry 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 Hungry Red?

The hex code is #F0000D. In RGB it's 240, 0, 13, and in HSL it's 357°, 100%, 47%.

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