REDS

Algerian Coral

#FC5A50

RGB 252, 90, 80 · HSL 3°, 97%, 65% · CMYK 0, 64, 68, 1

Algerian Coral is #FC5A50 in HEX — rgb(252, 90, 80), hsl(3°, 97%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 68%, 1%).

Algerian Coral pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 97%, 65%. 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#FC5A50

RGB252, 90, 80

HSL3°, 97%, 65%

HSV3°, 68%, 99%

CMYK0, 64, 68, 1

Decimal16538192

CSS RGBrgb(252, 90, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 97%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Fusion DE5111

ΔE 6.1 · #F96653

Behr

Wet Coral 190B-6

ΔE 6.2 · #F44A4E

Benjamin Moore

Blazing 2011-20

ΔE 7.8 · #E8523C

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 8 · #E64E3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.7 · #E0413A

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 8.9 · #E44836

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 9.7 · #E55137

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 12.8 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 13.8 · #D24B42

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 14.1 · #DA5838

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 17.2 · #D9624E

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 17.3 · #D7552A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.4 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 18.5 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20.4 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 25 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#FC5A50

#4FF4FC

Analogous

#FC4F9D

#FC5A50

#FCAE4F

Triadic

#FC5A50

#4FFC58

#584FFC

Split-Complementary

#FC5A50

#4FFCAE

#4F9DFC

Tetradic

#FC5A50

#9DFC4F

#4FF4FC

#AE4FFC

Monochromatic

#B00B03

#FB1004

#FC5A50

#FD9F9B

#FFE7E6

Rectangle

#FC5A50

#F4FC4F

#4FF4FC

#584FFC

Compound

#FC5A50

#FCAE4F

#4FF4FC

#4F9DFC

Variations

Lighter

#FD7972

#F6A29D

#F5CDCB

Darker

#FF160A

#B60900

#6A0500

Saturation

#C08E8C

#FC584F

#FE574E

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#FC5A50

#B8A947

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC5A50

#898951

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC5A50

#F9606D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Algerian Coral 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

#FC7057

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC5A50

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA757B

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.

#32DFE8

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: #FC5A50;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC5A50;

CSS Variable

--color-algerian-coral: #FC5A50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'algerian-coral': '#FC5A50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC5A50] text-[#FC5A50]

SCSS

$algerian-coral: #FC5A50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC5A50?

#FC5A50 is Algerian Coral, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FC5A50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Algerian Coral?

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

What colors pair well with Algerian Coral?

Algerian Coral 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 Algerian Coral?

You can download Algerian Coral 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 Algerian Coral?

The hex code is #FC5A50. In RGB it's 252, 90, 80, and in HSL it's 3°, 97%, 65%.

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