REDS

Orange Soda

#FA5B3D

RGB 250, 91, 61 · HSL 10°, 95%, 61% · CMYK 0, 64, 76, 2

Orange Soda is #FA5B3D in HEX — rgb(250, 91, 61), hsl(10°, 95%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 76%, 2%).

Orange Soda pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 95%, 61%. 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#FA5B3D

RGB250, 91, 61

HSL10°, 95%, 61%

HSV10°, 76%, 98%

CMYK0, 64, 76, 2

Decimal16407357

CSS RGBrgb(250, 91, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 95%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Harvest Pumpkin 220B-6

ΔE 1.9 · #FC603E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 4.6 · #EB5030

Dulux

Gavatron SB7D5

ΔE 4.7 · #EB5635

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 5.6 · #F15E34

Benjamin Moore

Flame 2012-20

ΔE 5.7 · #E85237

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 6.3 · #E64E2B

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 6.9 · #E55137

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 11.5 · #FF4131

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 12.3 · #D7552A

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 14.3 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 15.3 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 16.5 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 20.1 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 23.4 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 28.4 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#FA5B3D

#3DDBFA

Analogous

#FA3D7C

#FA5B3D

#FABB3D

Triadic

#FA5B3D

#3DFA5D

#5D3DFA

Split-Complementary

#FA5B3D

#3DFABB

#3D7CFA

Tetradic

#FA5B3D

#7CFA3D

#3DDBFA

#BB3DFA

Monochromatic

#9A1D04

#E52B06

#FA5B3D

#FC9B88

#FEDAD2

Rectangle

#FA5B3D

#DBFA3D

#3DDBFA

#5D3DFA

Compound

#FA5B3D

#FABB3D

#3DDBFA

#3D7CFA

Variations

Lighter

#FB7D64

#F4A393

#F3CDC5

Darker

#F92A00

#AB1D00

#641100

Saturation

#B8897F

#FA5D3D

#FD5B3B

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.63:1

Deuteranopia

#FA5B3D

#B8A731

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA5B3D

#898942

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA5B3D

#F85E6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Orange Soda 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

#FB7149

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA5B3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8766D

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.

#22C6E6

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: #FA5B3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA5B3D;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-soda: #FA5B3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-soda': '#FA5B3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA5B3D] text-[#FA5B3D]

SCSS

$orange-soda: #FA5B3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA5B3D?

#FA5B3D is Orange Soda, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FA5B3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Soda?

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

What colors pair well with Orange Soda?

Orange Soda 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 Orange Soda?

You can download Orange Soda 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 Orange Soda?

The hex code is #FA5B3D. In RGB it's 250, 91, 61, and in HSL it's 10°, 95%, 61%.

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