REDS

Tango

#F77665

RGB 247, 118, 101 · HSL 7°, 90%, 68% · CMYK 0, 52, 59, 3

Tango is #F77665 in HEX — rgb(247, 118, 101), hsl(7°, 90%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 59%, 3%).

Tango pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 90%, 68%. 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#F77665

RGB247, 118, 101

HSL7°, 90%, 68%

HSV7°, 59%, 97%

CMYK0, 52, 59, 3

Decimal16217701

CSS RGBrgb(247, 118, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 90%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tango S05H7

Exact match

Behr

Tangerine Dream 210B-5

ΔE 3.6 · #FF7864

Benjamin Moore

Picante 006

ΔE 3.7 · #EB6E5B

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 3.9 · #F67C6C

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 6.1 · #E57059

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 6.2 · #E36E5A

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 6.3 · #E46B54

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 6.4 · #E87257

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 9.1 · #D9624E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 10.1 · #DF5E47

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 10.1 · #E26D68

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 11.8 · #DD7861

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13.6 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 13.8 · #CC6653

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 17.9 · #E55137

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 19.9 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#F77665

#64E6F7

Analogous

#F7649C

#F77665

#F7BF64

Triadic

#F77665

#64F775

#7564F7

Split-Complementary

#F77665

#64F7BF

#649CF7

Tetradic

#F77665

#9CF764

#64E6F7

#BF64F7

Monochromatic

#B81E0A

#F3341B

#F77665

#FBB6AD

#FEE9E7

Rectangle

#F77665

#E6F764

#64E6F7

#7564F7

Compound

#F77665

#F7BF64

#64E6F7

#649CF7

Variations

Lighter

#F89183

#F3B1A9

#F4D5D0

Darker

#F9361D

#BE1701

#6F0D00

Saturation

#C39D97

#F77564

#FB7260

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

2.72:1

Fail

vs Black

7.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F77665

#BDAF60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F77665

#979767

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F77665

#F57882

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tango 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

#F98567

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F77665

Daylight 5500K

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

#E68A8B

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.

#41D3E6

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: #F77665;

CSS — background

background-color: #F77665;

CSS Variable

--color-tango: #F77665;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tango': '#F77665' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F77665] text-[#F77665]

SCSS

$tango: #F77665;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F77665?

#F77665 is Tango, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F77665 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tango?

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

What colors pair well with Tango?

Tango 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 Tango?

You can download Tango 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 Tango?

The hex code is #F77665. In RGB it's 247, 118, 101, and in HSL it's 7°, 90%, 68%.

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