REDS

Sweet Chilli

#F5160B

RGB 245, 22, 11 · HSL 3°, 92%, 50% · CMYK 0, 91, 96, 4

Sweet Chilli is #F5160B in HEX — rgb(245, 22, 11), hsl(3°, 92%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 96%, 4%).

Sweet Chilli pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 92%, 50%. 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#F5160B

RGB245, 22, 11

HSL3°, 92%, 50%

HSV3°, 96%, 96%

CMYK0, 91, 96, 4

Decimal16061963

CSS RGBrgb(245, 22, 11)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 92%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Luminous Red 3024

ΔE 4 · #F80000

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ΔE 8.8 · #EB3016

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ΔE 13 · #FF4131

Dulux

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ΔE 13 · #EE4318

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 20.5 · #E14328

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 20.5 · #DE4A00

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 22 · #EB5030

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 22.1 · #E64E2B

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 25 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 30 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 34.6 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 36.6 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 37.7 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 37.8 · #B8352E

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 39.5 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 48 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#F5160B

#0AE9F5

Analogous

#F50A74

#F5160B

#F58B0A

Triadic

#F5160B

#0AF516

#160AF5

Split-Complementary

#F5160B

#0AF58B

#0A74F5

Tetradic

#F5160B

#74F50A

#0AE9F5

#8B0AF5

Monochromatic

#620904

#AB0F07

#F5160B

#F85C54

#FBA29D

Rectangle

#F5160B

#E9F50A

#0AE9F5

#160AF5

Compound

#F5160B

#F58B0A

#0AE9F5

#0A74F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7453B

#EE7D77

#EFB9B6

Darker

#C90D03

#8C0700

#520400

Saturation

#A3605C

#F5160A

#FA1105

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

4.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.00:1

Deuteranopia

#F5160B

#A99800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5160B

#70700D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5160B

#F22C46

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sweet Chilli 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

#F73D23

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5160B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E44248

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.

#18B9C1

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: #F5160B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5160B;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-chilli: #F5160B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-chilli': '#F5160B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5160B] text-[#F5160B]

SCSS

$sweet-chilli: #F5160B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5160B?

#F5160B is Sweet Chilli, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F5160B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Chilli?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Chilli?

Sweet Chilli 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 Sweet Chilli?

You can download Sweet Chilli 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 Sweet Chilli?

The hex code is #F5160B. In RGB it's 245, 22, 11, and in HSL it's 3°, 92%, 50%.

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