REDS

Cool Lava

#F65D74

RGB 246, 93, 116 · HSL 351°, 89%, 66% · CMYK 0, 62, 53, 4

Cool Lava is #F65D74 in HEX — rgb(246, 93, 116), hsl(351°, 89%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 53%, 4%).

Cool Lava pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 89%, 66%. 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#F65D74

RGB246, 93, 116

HSL351°, 89%, 66%

HSV351°, 62%, 96%

CMYK0, 62, 53, 4

Decimal16145780

CSS RGBrgb(246, 93, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 89%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cool Lava 180B-5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Flamingo DE5075

ΔE 6.4 · #F96D7B

Benjamin Moore

Red 2000-30

ΔE 8.2 · #E14D5C

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 8.7 · #DA5265

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 10.1 · #F56F88

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 10.8 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 11.2 · #F06D87

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 13.8 · #E96E6C

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 15.7 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 16.1 · #C84F68

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 18.3 · #F93753

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 19 · #D72D6D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 21.3 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 22.8 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 24 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 25.4 · #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

#F65D74

#5BF5DE

Analogous

#F55BBF

#F65D74

#F5915B

Triadic

#F65D74

#72F55B

#5B72F5

Split-Complementary

#F65D74

#5BF591

#5BBFF5

Tetradic

#F65D74

#BFF55B

#5BF5DE

#915BF5

Monochromatic

#AE0A23

#F11334

#F65D74

#FAA3B0

#FEE7EA

Rectangle

#F65D74

#F5DE5B

#5BF5DE

#5B72F5

Compound

#F65D74

#F5915B

#5BF5DE

#5BBFF5

Variations

Lighter

#F77C8E

#F2A4AF

#F4CED3

Darker

#F71638

#B7021D

#6C0010

Saturation

#BF9198

#F55B72

#FA566F

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#F65D74

#B3A86F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F65D74

#888871

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F65D74

#F26770

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cool Lava 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

#F87272

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F65D74

Daylight 5500K

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

#E57796

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#3AE4CA

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: #F65D74;

CSS — background

background-color: #F65D74;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-lava: #F65D74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-lava': '#F65D74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F65D74] text-[#F65D74]

SCSS

$cool-lava: #F65D74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F65D74?

#F65D74 is Cool Lava, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F65D74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Lava?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Lava?

Cool Lava 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 Cool Lava?

You can download Cool Lava 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 Cool Lava?

The hex code is #F65D74. In RGB it's 246, 93, 116, and in HSL it's 351°, 89%, 66%.

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