REDS

Salmon Nigiri

#F9906F

RGB 249, 144, 111 · HSL 14°, 92%, 71% · CMYK 0, 42, 55, 2

Salmon Nigiri is #F9906F in HEX — rgb(249, 144, 111), hsl(14°, 92%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 55%, 2%).

Salmon Nigiri pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 92%, 71%. 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#F9906F

RGB249, 144, 111

HSL14°, 92%, 71%

HSV14°, 55%, 98%

CMYK0, 42, 55, 2

Decimal16355439

CSS RGBrgb(249, 144, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 92%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hibiscus Delight S07H5

ΔE 1.7 · #FE9273

Behr

Marmalade 240B-4

ΔE 2.7 · #FF9570

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 3.7 · #F08A64

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 4.3 · #F8956C

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Orange Blush 1045

ΔE 5.1 · #FE9C7B

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 5.5 · #FA9B78

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 7 · #EB7D5D

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 7.6 · #EA9073

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 9.2 · #E27A53

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 10.1 · #DD7861

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 10.4 · #FAA06D

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.4 · #E87257

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 13.6 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 16.9 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.8 · #D65F3D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 21.6 · #D36E70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#F9906F

#71D9F9

Analogous

#F97195

#F9906F

#F9D571

Triadic

#F9906F

#71F991

#9171F9

Split-Complementary

#F9906F

#71F9D5

#7195F9

Tetradic

#F9906F

#95F971

#71D9F9

#D571F9

Monochromatic

#C93508

#F65828

#F9906F

#FCCABA

#FEECE7

Rectangle

#F9906F

#D9F971

#71D9F9

#9171F9

Compound

#F9906F

#F9D571

#71D9F9

#7195F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAA78D

#F5C0B0

#F6DCD4

Darker

#FB5826

#C72E00

#741B00

Saturation

#C9AAA1

#F99171

#FC8F6E

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9906F

#C9BB6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9906F

#A8A874

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9906F

#F88F98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Salmon Nigiri 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

#FA996E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9906F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E79E93

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.

#4BC4E9

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: #F9906F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9906F;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-nigiri: #F9906F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-nigiri': '#F9906F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9906F] text-[#F9906F]

SCSS

$salmon-nigiri: #F9906F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9906F?

#F9906F is Salmon Nigiri, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F9906F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon Nigiri?

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

What colors pair well with Salmon Nigiri?

Salmon Nigiri 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 Salmon Nigiri?

You can download Salmon Nigiri 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 Salmon Nigiri?

The hex code is #F9906F. In RGB it's 249, 144, 111, and in HSL it's 14°, 92%, 71%.

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