REDS

Tart Orange

#FB4D46

RGB 251, 77, 70 · HSL 2°, 96%, 63% · CMYK 0, 69, 72, 2

Tart Orange is #FB4D46 in HEX — rgb(251, 77, 70), hsl(2°, 96%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 72%, 2%).

Tart Orange pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 96%, 63%. 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#FB4D46

RGB251, 77, 70

HSL2°, 96%, 63%

HSV2°, 72%, 98%

CMYK0, 69, 72, 2

Decimal16469318

CSS RGBrgb(251, 77, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 96%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wet Coral 190B-6

ΔE 6.8 · #F44A4E

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 8 · #E44836

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.2 · #E0413A

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 8.5 · #E64E3A

Benjamin Moore

Blazing 2011-20

ΔE 9 · #E8523C

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 10.3 · #E55137

Dunn-Edwards

Amour DE5104

ΔE 10.7 · #EE5851

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 11.2 · #FF4131

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 16.8 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 16.9 · #DF5E47

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 18.5 · #D7552A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.8 · #D65F3D

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 21.8 · #D9624E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 21.8 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 23.1 · #B53B26

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 29.7 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#FB4D46

#46F5FB

Analogous

#FB469B

#FB4D46

#FBA746

Triadic

#FB4D46

#46FB4C

#4C46FB

Split-Complementary

#FB4D46

#46FBA7

#469BFB

Tetradic

#FB4D46

#9BFB46

#46F5FB

#A746FB

Monochromatic

#A50903

#F00D05

#FB4D46

#FD9591

#FEDDDC

Rectangle

#FB4D46

#F5FB46

#46F5FB

#4C46FB

Compound

#FB4D46

#FBA746

#46F5FB

#469BFB

Variations

Lighter

#FC706B

#F59B98

#F4C9C8

Darker

#FF0A02

#B10600

#670300

Saturation

#BC8785

#FB4C46

#FD4A44

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.25:1

Deuteranopia

#FB4D46

#B4A53B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FB4D46

#838347

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FB4D46

#F85564

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tart Orange 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

#FC6650

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FB4D46

Daylight 5500K

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

#E96B74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#2AE1E7

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: #FB4D46;

CSS — background

background-color: #FB4D46;

CSS Variable

--color-tart-orange: #FB4D46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tart-orange': '#FB4D46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FB4D46] text-[#FB4D46]

SCSS

$tart-orange: #FB4D46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FB4D46?

#FB4D46 is Tart Orange, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FB4D46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tart Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Tart Orange?

Tart Orange 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 Tart Orange?

You can download Tart Orange 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 Tart Orange?

The hex code is #FB4D46. In RGB it's 251, 77, 70, and in HSL it's 2°, 96%, 63%.

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