REDS

Raw Sunset

#F9562D

RGB 249, 86, 45 · HSL 12°, 94%, 58% · CMYK 0, 65, 82, 2

Raw Sunset is #F9562D in HEX — rgb(249, 86, 45), hsl(12°, 94%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 82%, 2%).

Raw Sunset pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 94%, 58%. 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#F9562D

RGB249, 86, 45

HSL12°, 94%, 58%

HSV12°, 82%, 98%

CMYK0, 65, 82, 2

Decimal16340525

CSS RGBrgb(249, 86, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 94%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raw Sunset S07H7

Exact match

Behr

Aurora Orange 210B-6

ΔE 5 · #F84B2F

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 5.9 · #F75E25

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 6.6 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 6.9 · #F15E34

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 7 · #EA5924

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 7 · #E64E2B

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 10 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.1 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 14.2 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 16.8 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 20.9 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.3 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 24.6 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 27.6 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 32.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#F9562D

#2FD0F9

Analogous

#F92F6C

#F9562D

#F9BC2F

Triadic

#F9562D

#2FF957

#572FF9

Split-Complementary

#F9562D

#2FF9BC

#2F6CF9

Tetradic

#F9562D

#6CF92F

#2FD0F9

#BC2FF9

Monochromatic

#8B1F04

#D53007

#F9562D

#FB9379

#FDCFC4

Rectangle

#F9562D

#D0F92F

#2FD0F9

#572FF9

Compound

#F9562D

#F9BC2F

#2FD0F9

#2F6CF9

Variations

Lighter

#FA7959

#F2A08B

#F2CBC1

Darker

#EB3002

#A32100

#5F1300

Saturation

#B28276

#F9572F

#FC562C

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.40:1

Deuteranopia

#F9562D

#B6A51A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9562D

#868634

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9562D

#F75969

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raw Sunset 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

#FA6D3D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9562D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E77261

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.

#19BAE2

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: #F9562D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9562D;

CSS Variable

--color-raw-sunset: #F9562D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raw-sunset': '#F9562D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9562D] text-[#F9562D]

SCSS

$raw-sunset: #F9562D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9562D?

#F9562D is Raw Sunset, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F9562D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raw Sunset?

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

What colors pair well with Raw Sunset?

Raw Sunset 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 Raw Sunset?

You can download Raw Sunset 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 Raw Sunset?

The hex code is #F9562D. In RGB it's 249, 86, 45, and in HSL it's 12°, 94%, 58%.

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