REDS

Hot Calypso

#FA8D7C

RGB 250, 141, 124 · HSL 8°, 93%, 73% · CMYK 0, 44, 50, 2

Hot Calypso is #FA8D7C in HEX — rgb(250, 141, 124), hsl(8°, 93%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 50%, 2%).

Hot Calypso pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 93%, 73%. 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#FA8D7C

RGB250, 141, 124

HSL8°, 93%, 73%

HSV8°, 50%, 98%

CMYK0, 44, 50, 2

Decimal16420220

CSS RGBrgb(250, 141, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 93%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hot Calypso S05H6

ΔE 2.4 · #FA897C

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Aura DE5131

ΔE 3.4 · #FF9682

Benjamin Moore

Coral 2010-40

ΔE 3.5 · #FA9084

Valspar

Coral Passion 2001-1B

ΔE 4.2 · #EE8A78

Behr

Burning Coals P200-5

ΔE 5.6 · #FF8973

PPG

Smoked Salmon 1189-5

ΔE 5.8 · #EE867D

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 7.8 · #F67C6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sari 1066

ΔE 8 · #E47C64

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 9.5 · #DD7861

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 9.9 · #EF8988

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.1 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.6 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 15 · #CD746D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.6 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 17.5 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 17.9 · #C27355

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

#FA8D7C

#7AE9FA

Analogous

#FA7AA9

#FA8D7C

#FACB7A

Triadic

#FA8D7C

#7AFA8B

#8B7AFA

Split-Complementary

#FA8D7C

#7AFACB

#7AA9FA

Tetradic

#FA8D7C

#A9FA7A

#7AE9FA

#CB7AFA

Monochromatic

#D42308

#F84B30

#FA8D7C

#FDCCC4

#FEEAE6

Rectangle

#FA8D7C

#E9FA7A

#7AE9FA

#8B7AFA

Compound

#FA8D7C

#FACB7A

#7AE9FA

#7AA9FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBA295

#F6BEB5

#F7DBD7

Darker

#FD492D

#CD1B00

#771000

Saturation

#CDACA7

#FA8B7A

#FD8978

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FA8D7C

#C7BB79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA8D7C

#A6A67E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA8D7C

#F88E96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hot Calypso 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

#FB9678

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA8D7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E89B9C

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.

#52D6EB

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: #FA8D7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA8D7C;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-calypso: #FA8D7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-calypso': '#FA8D7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA8D7C] text-[#FA8D7C]

SCSS

$hot-calypso: #FA8D7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA8D7C?

#FA8D7C is Hot Calypso, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FA8D7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hot Calypso?

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

What colors pair well with Hot Calypso?

Hot Calypso 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 Hot Calypso?

You can download Hot Calypso 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 Hot Calypso?

The hex code is #FA8D7C. In RGB it's 250, 141, 124, and in HSL it's 8°, 93%, 73%.

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