REDS

Slippery Salmon

#F87963

RGB 248, 121, 99 · HSL 9°, 91%, 68% · CMYK 0, 51, 60, 3

Slippery Salmon is #F87963 in HEX — rgb(248, 121, 99), hsl(9°, 91%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 60%, 3%).

Slippery Salmon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 91%, 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#F87963

RGB248, 121, 99

HSL9°, 91%, 68%

HSV9°, 60%, 97%

CMYK0, 51, 60, 3

Decimal16284003

CSS RGBrgb(248, 121, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 91%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Slippery Salmon S06H7

Exact match

Behr

Tangerine Dream 210B-5

ΔE 3.3 · #FF7864

Benjamin Moore

Fresno 020

ΔE 4.2 · #F07B60

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 4.7 · #F67C6C

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 5.2 · #E87257

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 5.7 · #E57059

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 6 · #E46B54

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 6.5 · #E36E5A

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 9 · #DF745B

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 9.6 · #FC8258

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 10 · #DF5E47

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 11.6 · #DD7861

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 14.2 · #CC6653

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 17.6 · #E55137

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 20.5 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#F87963

#63E1F8

Analogous

#F86397

#F87963

#F8C463

Triadic

#F87963

#63F879

#7963F8

Split-Complementary

#F87963

#63F8C4

#6397F8

Tetradic

#F87963

#97F863

#63E1F8

#C463F8

Monochromatic

#B92309

#F43B1A

#F87963

#FBB8AC

#FEEAE7

Rectangle

#F87963

#E1F863

#63E1F8

#7963F8

Compound

#F87963

#F8C463

#63E1F8

#6397F8

Variations

Lighter

#F99482

#F4B4A8

#F5D6D0

Darker

#FA3D1C

#BF1D00

#6F1100

Saturation

#C49E97

#F87963

#FB775F

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F87963

#BFB15E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F87963

#999966

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F87963

#F67A84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Slippery Salmon 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

#F98765

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F87963

Daylight 5500K

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

#E78C8A

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.

#40CEE7

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: #F87963;

CSS — background

background-color: #F87963;

CSS Variable

--color-slippery-salmon: #F87963;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slippery-salmon': '#F87963' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F87963] text-[#F87963]

SCSS

$slippery-salmon: #F87963;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F87963?

#F87963 is Slippery Salmon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F87963 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slippery Salmon?

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

What colors pair well with Slippery Salmon?

Slippery Salmon 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 Slippery Salmon?

You can download Slippery Salmon 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 Slippery Salmon?

The hex code is #F87963. In RGB it's 248, 121, 99, and in HSL it's 9°, 91%, 68%.

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