REDS

Firecracker Salmon

#F36363

RGB 243, 99, 99 · HSL 0°, 86%, 67% · CMYK 0, 59, 59, 5

Firecracker Salmon is #F36363 in HEX — rgb(243, 99, 99), hsl(0°, 86%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 59%, 5%).

Firecracker Salmon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 86%, 67%. 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#F36363

RGB243, 99, 99

HSL0°, 86%, 67%

HSV0°, 59%, 95%

CMYK0, 59, 59, 5

Decimal15950691

CSS RGBrgb(243, 99, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 86%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 3.8 · #F5635D

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2002-30

ΔE 4.6 · #E75559

Dunn-Edwards

Amour DE5104

ΔE 7.3 · #EE5851

PPG

Briquette 1188-6

ΔE 8.3 · #E15F65

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 8.8 · #DF655D

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 8.9 · #D75954

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 9.2 · #E96E6C

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Gift K-657

ΔE 9.8 · #F37773

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 10.8 · #D95862

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.1 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 14 · #E87257

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 16.2 · #C33A36

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 16.5 · #E63244

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 17.5 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.8 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 18.4 · #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

#F36363

#62F3F3

Analogous

#F362AB

#F36363

#F3AB62

Triadic

#F36363

#62F362

#6262F3

Split-Complementary

#F36363

#62F3AB

#62ABF3

Tetradic

#F36363

#ABF362

#62F3F3

#AB62F3

Monochromatic

#AF0D0D

#EE1B1B

#F36363

#F9AAAA

#FDE7E7

Rectangle

#F36363

#F3F362

#62F3F3

#6262F3

Compound

#F36363

#F3AB62

#62F3F3

#62ABF3

Variations

Lighter

#F68282

#F1A8A8

#F3D0D0

Darker

#F41E1E

#B70505

#6D0101

Saturation

#C19595

#F36262

#F95D5D

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.78:1

Deuteranopia

#F36363

#B4A75D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F36363

#8A8A63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F36363

#F06973

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Firecracker Salmon 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

#F67765

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F36363

Daylight 5500K

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

#E37C8A

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.

#41E1E1

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: #F36363;

CSS — background

background-color: #F36363;

CSS Variable

--color-firecracker-salmon: #F36363;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'firecracker-salmon': '#F36363' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F36363] text-[#F36363]

SCSS

$firecracker-salmon: #F36363;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F36363?

#F36363 is Firecracker Salmon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F36363 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Firecracker Salmon?

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

What colors pair well with Firecracker Salmon?

Firecracker Salmon 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 Firecracker Salmon?

You can download Firecracker Salmon 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 Firecracker Salmon?

The hex code is #F36363. In RGB it's 243, 99, 99, and in HSL it's 0°, 86%, 67%.

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