REDS

Metroid Red

#F83800

RGB 248, 56, 0 · HSL 14°, 100%, 49% · CMYK 0, 77, 100, 3

Metroid Red is #F83800 in HEX — rgb(248, 56, 0), hsl(14°, 100%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 77%, 100%, 3%).

Metroid Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 100%, 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#F83800

RGB248, 56, 0

HSL14°, 100%, 49%

HSV14°, 100%, 97%

CMYK0, 77, 100, 3

Decimal16267264

CSS RGBrgb(248, 56, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 100%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flame 210B-7

ΔE 4.2 · #F33B0C

RAL

Pure Orange 2004

ΔE 6.7 · #F44611

Dulux

Port Hills NZ10D5

ΔE 9.7 · #EE4318

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 14.6 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 15 · #DE4A00

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 19.1 · #EA5924

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 20.1 · #E64E2B

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 20.3 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 21.8 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 27.2 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 30.3 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 35.5 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 35.5 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 38.2 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 38.6 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 45.9 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#F83800

#00C0FA

Analogous

#FA0043

#F83800

#FAB700

Triadic

#F83800

#00FA3A

#3A00FA

Split-Complementary

#F83800

#00FAB7

#0043FA

Tetradic

#F83800

#43FA00

#00C0FA

#B700FA

Monochromatic

#611700

#AD2800

#F83800

#FF7247

#FFAD94

Rectangle

#F83800

#C0FA00

#00C0FA

#3A00FA

Compound

#F83800

#FAB700

#00C0FA

#0043FA

Variations

Lighter

#FF5F2F

#F38E6F

#F1C0B2

Darker

#C82F00

#892000

#501300

Saturation

#A26957

#FA3A00

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

3.78:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.56:1

Deuteranopia

#F83800

#B09E00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F83800

#797910

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F83800

#F54055

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Metroid Red 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

#F9571B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F83800

Daylight 5500K

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

#E75C3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#1598BF

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: #F83800;

CSS — background

background-color: #F83800;

CSS Variable

--color-metroid-red: #F83800;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metroid-red': '#F83800' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F83800] text-[#F83800]

SCSS

$metroid-red: #F83800;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F83800?

#F83800 is Metroid Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F83800 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metroid Red?

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

What colors pair well with Metroid Red?

Metroid Red 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 Metroid Red?

You can download Metroid Red 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 Metroid Red?

The hex code is #F83800. In RGB it's 248, 56, 0, and in HSL it's 14°, 100%, 49%.

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