REDS

Fresh Cut

#F2003C

RGB 242, 0, 60 · HSL 345°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 0, 100, 75, 5

Fresh Cut is #F2003C in HEX — rgb(242, 0, 60), hsl(345°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 5%).

Fresh Cut pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 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#F2003C

RGB242, 0, 60

HSL345°, 100%, 47%

HSV345°, 100%, 95%

CMYK0, 100, 75, 5

Decimal15859772

CSS RGBrgb(242, 0, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fiery Red 180B-6

ΔE 9.9 · #E93241

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 10.6 · #F93753

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 11.4 · #E63244

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 14.9 · #D0252F

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 15.4 · #CF252B

Benjamin Moore

Vermilion 2002-10

ΔE 18.3 · #D0322C

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 18.5 · #D43938

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 19.2 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 23.1 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 25.9 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 27.7 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 27.7 · #B8352E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 28.3 · #C53A4B

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 30.2 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 33.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 37.7 · #9B2C2C

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

#F2003C

#00F0B4

Analogous

#F000B4

#F2003C

#F03C00

Triadic

#F2003C

#3CF000

#003CF0

Split-Complementary

#F2003C

#00F03C

#00B4F0

Tetradic

#F2003C

#B4F000

#00F0B4

#3C00F0

Monochromatic

#570016

#A30029

#F2003C

#FF3D6E

#FF8AA7

Rectangle

#F2003C

#F0B400

#00F0B4

#003CF0

Compound

#F2003C

#F03C00

#00F0B4

#00B4F0

Variations

Lighter

#FF275D

#F3698B

#F1AFBF

Darker

#C00030

#840021

#4D0013

Saturation

#9C5466

#F0003C

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

4.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.84:1

Deuteranopia

#F2003C

#A5962E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2003C

#6C6C38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2003C

#EE2C43

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fresh Cut 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

#F52D48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2003C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2326C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#14B78F

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: #F2003C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2003C;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-cut: #F2003C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-cut': '#F2003C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2003C] text-[#F2003C]

SCSS

$fresh-cut: #F2003C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2003C?

#F2003C is Fresh Cut, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F2003C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Cut?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Cut?

Fresh Cut 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 Fresh Cut?

You can download Fresh Cut 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 Fresh Cut?

The hex code is #F2003C. In RGB it's 242, 0, 60, and in HSL it's 345°, 100%, 47%.

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