REDS

Circus

#FC5730

RGB 252, 87, 48 · HSL 11°, 97%, 59% · CMYK 0, 65, 81, 1

Circus is #FC5730 in HEX — rgb(252, 87, 48), hsl(11°, 97%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 81%, 1%).

Circus pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 97%, 59%. 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#FC5730

RGB252, 87, 48

HSL11°, 97%, 59%

HSV11°, 81%, 99%

CMYK0, 65, 81, 1

Decimal16537392

CSS RGBrgb(252, 87, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 97%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Circus S08H8

Exact match

Behr

Aurora Orange 210B-6

ΔE 4.5 · #F84B2F

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 6.7 · #F75E25

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 6.8 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 7.3 · #F15E34

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 7.5 · #E64E2B

Benjamin Moore

Outrageous 2013-10

ΔE 7.8 · #E44D29

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 9.4 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 12.2 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 14.8 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 17.3 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 21 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.6 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 24.9 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 27.8 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 32.9 · #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

#FC5730

#31D7FC

Analogous

#FC3171

#FC5730

#FCBC31

Triadic

#FC5730

#31FC56

#5631FC

Split-Complementary

#FC5730

#31FCBC

#3171FC

Tetradic

#FC5730

#71FC31

#31D7FC

#BC31FC

Monochromatic

#921D02

#DD2B03

#FC5730

#FD947C

#FED2C8

Rectangle

#FC5730

#D7FC31

#31D7FC

#5631FC

Compound

#FC5730

#FCBC31

#31D7FC

#3171FC

Variations

Lighter

#FC785A

#F4A08D

#F3CBC2

Darker

#F12C00

#A51E00

#601200

Saturation

#B58378

#FC5631

#FD552F

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#FC5730

#B9A71E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC5730

#888837

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC5730

#FA5A6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Circus 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

#FC6E3F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC5730

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA7363

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.

#1AC0E6

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: #FC5730;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC5730;

CSS Variable

--color-circus: #FC5730;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'circus': '#FC5730' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC5730] text-[#FC5730]

SCSS

$circus: #FC5730;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC5730?

#FC5730 is Circus, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FC5730 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Circus?

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

What colors pair well with Circus?

Circus 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 Circus?

You can download Circus 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 Circus?

The hex code is #FC5730. In RGB it's 252, 87, 48, and in HSL it's 11°, 97%, 59%.

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