REDS

Fluo

#F93753

RGB 249, 55, 83 · HSL 351°, 94%, 60% · CMYK 0, 78, 67, 2

Fluo is #F93753 in HEX — rgb(249, 55, 83), hsl(351°, 94%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 67%, 2%).

Fluo pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 94%, 60%. 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#F93753

RGB249, 55, 83

HSL351°, 94%, 60%

HSV351°, 78%, 98%

CMYK0, 78, 67, 2

Decimal16332627

CSS RGBrgb(249, 55, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 94%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 51

Exact match

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 6.8 · #E63244

Behr

Lipstick 170B-6

ΔE 7.2 · #E93254

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 13.4 · #E34B50

Benjamin Moore

Bonfire 2001-20

ΔE 13.7 · #D63A40

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 14.8 · #D0252F

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 15.4 · #D43938

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 16.2 · #CF252B

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 19.1 · #CF454A

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 19.8 · #BF2D32

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 21.1 · #C53A4B

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 23.1 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 24.3 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 28.3 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 29.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 33.4 · #9B2C2C

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

#F93753

#39F9DC

Analogous

#F939B6

#F93753

#F97C39

Triadic

#F93753

#56F939

#3956F9

Split-Complementary

#F93753

#39F97C

#39B6F9

Tetradic

#F93753

#B6F939

#39F9DC

#7C39F9

Monochromatic

#94051A

#DF0727

#F93753

#FB8395

#FDCED5

Rectangle

#F93753

#F9DC39

#39F9DC

#3956F9

Compound

#F93753

#F97C39

#39F9DC

#39B6F9

Variations

Lighter

#FA6178

#F391A0

#F3C4CB

Darker

#F30226

#A80019

#62000F

Saturation

#B67C85

#F93956

#FC3654

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

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.70:1

Deuteranopia

#F93753

#AEA04A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F93753

#797950

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F93753

#F54857

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fluo 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

#FA5659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F93753

Daylight 5500K

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

#E75B7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#1EE6C8

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: #F93753;

CSS — background

background-color: #F93753;

CSS Variable

--color-fluo: #F93753;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fluo': '#F93753' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F93753] text-[#F93753]

SCSS

$fluo: #F93753;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F93753?

#F93753 is Fluo, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F93753 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fluo?

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

What colors pair well with Fluo?

Fluo 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 Fluo?

You can download Fluo 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 Fluo?

The hex code is #F93753. In RGB it's 249, 55, 83, and in HSL it's 351°, 94%, 60%.

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