REDS

Exotic Orange

#F84F1D

RGB 248, 79, 29 · HSL 14°, 94%, 54% · CMYK 0, 68, 88, 3

Exotic Orange is #F84F1D in HEX — rgb(248, 79, 29), hsl(14°, 94%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 88%, 3%).

Exotic Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 94%, 54%. 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#F84F1D

RGB248, 79, 29

HSL14°, 94%, 54%

HSV14°, 88%, 97%

CMYK0, 68, 88, 3

Decimal16273181

CSS RGBrgb(248, 79, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 94%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fiery Glow S07H8

ΔE 2.8 · #F04C1C

RAL

Pure Orange 2004

ΔE 3.4 · #F44611

Behr

Electric Orange 220B-7

ΔE 4.8 · #F6440E

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 9 · #DE4A00

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 9.7 · #EA5924

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 11.2 · #FF4131

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 11.6 · #E64E2B

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 11.7 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 12.2 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 18.3 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 20.7 · #E66C35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.3 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 26.5 · #DF5E47

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 29.1 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 31.9 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 37.1 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#F84F1D

#1BC5F8

Analogous

#F81B56

#F84F1D

#F8BD1B

Triadic

#F84F1D

#1BF84F

#4F1BF8

Split-Complementary

#F84F1D

#1BF8BD

#1B56F8

Tetradic

#F84F1D

#56F81B

#1BC5F8

#BD1BF8

Monochromatic

#771F04

#C13206

#F84F1D

#FA8866

#FDC2B0

Rectangle

#F84F1D

#C5F81B

#1BC5F8

#4F1BF8

Compound

#F84F1D

#F8BD1B

#1BC5F8

#1B56F8

Variations

Lighter

#F97249

#F19B80

#F1C8BB

Darker

#DB3401

#972300

#581500

Saturation

#AB7869

#F84F1B

#FB4D18

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.13:1

Deuteranopia

#F84F1D

#B4A300

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F84F1D

#828228

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F84F1D

#F65263

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Exotic Orange 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

#F96831

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F84F1D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E76D55

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.

#18A7D3

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: #F84F1D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F84F1D;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-orange: #F84F1D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-orange': '#F84F1D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F84F1D] text-[#F84F1D]

SCSS

$exotic-orange: #F84F1D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F84F1D?

#F84F1D is Exotic Orange, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F84F1D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic Orange?

Exotic Orange 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 Exotic Orange?

You can download Exotic Orange 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 Exotic Orange?

The hex code is #F84F1D. In RGB it's 248, 79, 29, and in HSL it's 14°, 94%, 54%.

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