REDS

Dragon’s Fire

#FC4A14

RGB 252, 74, 20 · HSL 14°, 97%, 53% · CMYK 0, 71, 92, 1

Dragon’s Fire is #FC4A14 in HEX — rgb(252, 74, 20), hsl(14°, 97%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 92%, 1%).

Dragon’s Fire pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 97%, 53%. 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#FC4A14

RGB252, 74, 20

HSL14°, 97%, 53%

HSV14°, 92%, 99%

CMYK0, 71, 92, 1

Decimal16534036

CSS RGBrgb(252, 74, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 97%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dragon Fire S-G-240

ΔE 1.3 · #FB470F

RAL

Pure Orange 2004

ΔE 2.5 · #F44611

Dulux

Tingle S08H9

ΔE 6.1 · #EE4318

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.3 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 12.6 · #FF4131

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 13.9 · #EA5924

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 15.7 · #E64E2B

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 15.9 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 16.6 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 22.6 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 24.9 · #E66C35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 30.7 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 30.8 · #DF5E47

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 33.3 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 35.5 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 41.4 · #BA5B3A

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

#FC4A14

#13C5FB

Analogous

#FB1351

#FC4A14

#FBBD13

Triadic

#FC4A14

#13FB49

#4913FB

Split-Complementary

#FC4A14

#13FBBD

#1351FB

Tetradic

#FC4A14

#51FB13

#13C5FB

#BD13FB

Monochromatic

#741C02

#BF2F03

#FC4A14

#FD835E

#FEBDAA

Rectangle

#FC4A14

#C5FB13

#13C5FB

#4913FB

Compound

#FC4A14

#FBBD13

#13C5FB

#1351FB

Variations

Lighter

#FC6E42

#F2977C

#F2C6B9

Darker

#D83200

#952300

#561400

Saturation

#AA7564

#FB4913

#FD4811

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.13:1

Deuteranopia

#FC4A14

#B6A400

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC4A14

#828221

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC4A14

#F94E61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dragon’s Fire 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

#FC642A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC4A14

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA694E

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.

#17A4CF

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: #FC4A14;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC4A14;

CSS Variable

--color-dragon’s-fire: #FC4A14;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dragon’s-fire': '#FC4A14' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC4A14] text-[#FC4A14]

SCSS

$dragon’s-fire: #FC4A14;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC4A14?

#FC4A14 is Dragon’s Fire, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FC4A14 warm or cool?

Dragon’s Fire reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dragon’s Fire?

Dragon’s Fire works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dragon’s Fire?

Dragon’s Fire 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 Dragon’s Fire?

You can download Dragon’s Fire 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 Dragon’s Fire?

The hex code is #FC4A14. In RGB it's 252, 74, 20, and in HSL it's 14°, 97%, 53%.

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