REDS

Chinese Goldfish

#F34723

RGB 243, 71, 35 · HSL 10°, 90%, 55% · CMYK 0, 71, 86, 5

Chinese Goldfish is #F34723 in HEX — rgb(243, 71, 35), hsl(10°, 90%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 86%, 5%).

Chinese Goldfish pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 90%, 55%. 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#F34723

RGB243, 71, 35

HSL10°, 90%, 55%

HSV10°, 86%, 95%

CMYK0, 71, 86, 5

Decimal15943459

CSS RGBrgb(243, 71, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 90%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Traffic Orange 2009

ΔE 3 · #F54021

Dulux

Port Hills NZ10D5

ΔE 3.1 · #EE4318

Behr

Aurora Orange 210B-6

ΔE 4.1 · #F84B2F

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 7.5 · #FF4131

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 8.6 · #EB5030

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 8.8 · #E14328

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 8.8 · #E64E2B

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11 · #DE4A00

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 11 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 16.8 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 20.8 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 23.8 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.4 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 27 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 28.1 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 35.2 · #BA5B3A

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

#F34723

#25D1F4

Analogous

#F4256A

#F34723

#F4AF25

Triadic

#F34723

#25F447

#4725F4

Split-Complementary

#F34723

#25F4AF

#256AF4

Tetradic

#F34723

#6AF425

#25D1F4

#AF25F4

Monochromatic

#791A06

#C2290A

#F34723

#F7856E

#FBC2B6

Rectangle

#F34723

#D1F425

#25D1F4

#4725F4

Compound

#F34723

#F4AF25

#25D1F4

#256AF4

Variations

Lighter

#F66C51

#EF9785

#F0C6BE

Darker

#DA2A06

#9A1A01

#5A0F00

Saturation

#AB786D

#F44725

#F9441F

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

3.66:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.74:1

Deuteranopia

#F34723

#AF9E03

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F34723

#7D7D2A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F34723

#F04C5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chinese Goldfish 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

#F66235

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F34723

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3675A

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.

#1CB4D2

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: #F34723;

CSS — background

background-color: #F34723;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-goldfish: #F34723;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-goldfish': '#F34723' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F34723] text-[#F34723]

SCSS

$chinese-goldfish: #F34723;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F34723?

#F34723 is Chinese Goldfish, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F34723 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Goldfish?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Goldfish?

Chinese Goldfish 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 Chinese Goldfish?

You can download Chinese Goldfish 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 Chinese Goldfish?

The hex code is #F34723. In RGB it's 243, 71, 35, and in HSL it's 10°, 90%, 55%.

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