REDS

Tangerine

#F26851

RGB 242, 104, 81 · HSL 9°, 86%, 63% · CMYK 0, 57, 67, 5

Tangerine is #F26851 in HEX — rgb(242, 104, 81), hsl(9°, 86%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 67%, 5%).

Tangerine pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 86%, 63%. 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#F26851

RGB242, 104, 81

HSL9°, 86%, 63%

HSV9°, 67%, 95%

CMYK0, 57, 67, 5

Decimal15886417

CSS RGBrgb(242, 104, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 86%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 2012-30

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Fusion DE5111

ΔE 3.5 · #F96653

Behr

Orioles P190-5

ΔE 4.5 · #F86D5D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 5.7 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 7 · #E16442

Dulux

Slippery Salmon S06H7

ΔE 7.8 · #F87963

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.6 · #DA5838

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.6 · #D65F3D

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 9.6 · #D9624E

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 9.9 · #E55137

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 10 · #E64E3A

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.3 · #E36E5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 11.4 · #FC8258

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 13.1 · #E16F3E

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 17.3 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 17.3 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 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

#F26851

#50D9F2

Analogous

#F25088

#F26851

#F2B950

Triadic

#F26851

#50F268

#6850F2

Split-Complementary

#F26851

#50F2B9

#5088F2

Tetradic

#F26851

#88F250

#50D9F2

#B950F2

Monochromatic

#9D210C

#E43111

#F26851

#F7A597

#FDE2DE

Rectangle

#F26851

#D9F250

#50D9F2

#6850F2

Compound

#F26851

#F2B950

#50D9F2

#5088F2

Variations

Lighter

#F48673

#F0A99D

#F2D0CA

Darker

#F3310E

#AC1E05

#661001

Saturation

#B99088

#F26850

#F86349

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.87:1

Deuteranopia

#F26851

#B6A74A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F26851

#8D8D54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F26851

#F06A76

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tangerine 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

#F57B58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F26851

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2807C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#32C5DF

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: #F26851;

CSS — background

background-color: #F26851;

CSS Variable

--color-tangerine: #F26851;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangerine': '#F26851' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F26851] text-[#F26851]

SCSS

$tangerine: #F26851;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F26851?

#F26851 is Tangerine, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F26851 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangerine?

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

What colors pair well with Tangerine?

Tangerine 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 Tangerine?

You can download Tangerine 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 Tangerine?

The hex code is #F26851. In RGB it's 242, 104, 81, and in HSL it's 9°, 86%, 63%.

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