REDS

Apple Cherry

#F81404

RGB 248, 20, 4 · HSL 4°, 97%, 49% · CMYK 0, 92, 98, 3

Apple Cherry is #F81404 in HEX — rgb(248, 20, 4), hsl(4°, 97%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 98%, 3%).

Apple Cherry pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 97%, 49%. 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#F81404

RGB248, 20, 4

HSL4°, 97%, 49%

HSV4°, 98%, 97%

CMYK0, 92, 98, 3

Decimal16258052

CSS RGBrgb(248, 20, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 97%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Luminous Red 3024

ΔE 1.9 · #F80000

Behr

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ΔE 9.7 · #F33B0C

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ΔE 14.5 · #EE4318

Kobra

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Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 21.5 · #DE4A00

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 22.7 · #E14328

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 24 · #EB5030

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 24.1 · #E64E2B

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 26.7 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 31.9 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 36.2 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 38.8 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 39.7 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 40.2 · #B8352E

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 41.7 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 50.1 · #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

#F81404

#04E6F6

Analogous

#F6046D

#F81404

#F68D04

Triadic

#F81404

#04F614

#1404F6

Split-Complementary

#F81404

#04F68D

#046DF6

Tetradic

#F81404

#6DF604

#04E6F6

#8D04F6

Monochromatic

#5F0801

#AB0E03

#F81404

#FC564A

#FD9C96

Rectangle

#F81404

#E6F604

#04E6F6

#1404F6

Compound

#F81404

#F68D04

#04E6F6

#046DF6

Variations

Lighter

#FC3F32

#F17971

#F0B7B3

Darker

#C80D00

#890900

#500500

Saturation

#A15D59

#F61404

#F81202

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

4.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.09:1

Deuteranopia

#F81404

#AB9A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F81404

#717106

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F81404

#F52C47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Apple Cherry 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

#F93C1E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F81404

Daylight 5500K

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

#E74142

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.

#15B4BF

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F81404;

CSS — background

background-color: #F81404;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-cherry: #F81404;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-cherry': '#F81404' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F81404] text-[#F81404]

SCSS

$apple-cherry: #F81404;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F81404?

#F81404 is Apple Cherry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F81404 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Cherry?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Cherry?

Apple Cherry 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 Apple Cherry?

You can download Apple Cherry 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 Apple Cherry?

The hex code is #F81404. In RGB it's 248, 20, 4, and in HSL it's 4°, 97%, 49%.

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