REDS

Circus

#FC5E30

RGB 252, 94, 48 · HSL 14°, 97%, 59% · CMYK 0, 63, 81, 1

Circus is #FC5E30 in HEX — rgb(252, 94, 48), hsl(14°, 97%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 81%, 1%).

Circus pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 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#FC5E30

RGB252, 94, 48

HSL14°, 97%, 59%

HSV14°, 81%, 99%

CMYK0, 63, 81, 1

Decimal16539184

CSS RGBrgb(252, 94, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 97%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raw Sunset S07H7

ΔE 2.8 · #F9562D

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 4.2 · #F75E25

Behr

Orange Zest 240B-6

ΔE 5 · #F86634

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 5.8 · #F15E34

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 5.9 · #EA5924

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 6.2 · #F0622F

Vista Paint

Starfish C-1046

ΔE 7.4 · #ED5F33

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.3 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 12.6 · #FF4131

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 13.6 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 14.8 · #E66C35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.5 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 20.5 · #DF5E47

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 23.1 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 28.4 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 31.7 · #BA5B3A

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

#FC5E30

#31CDFC

Analogous

#FC3167

#FC5E30

#FCC631

Triadic

#FC5E30

#31FC60

#6031FC

Split-Complementary

#FC5E30

#31FCC6

#3167FC

Tetradic

#FC5E30

#67FC31

#31CDFC

#C631FC

Monochromatic

#922402

#DD3603

#FC5E30

#FD9A7C

#FED4C8

Rectangle

#FC5E30

#CDFC31

#31CDFC

#6031FC

Compound

#FC5E30

#FCC631

#31CDFC

#3167FC

Variations

Lighter

#FC805A

#F4A58D

#F3CDC2

Darker

#F13800

#A52700

#601600

Saturation

#B58678

#FC6031

#FD602F

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.78:1

Deuteranopia

#FC5E30

#BBA91F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC5E30

#8B8B39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC5E30

#FA606F

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

#FC733F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC5E30

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA7863

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.

#1AB6E6

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: #FC5E30;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC5E30;

CSS Variable

--color-circus: #FC5E30;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'circus': '#FC5E30' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC5E30] text-[#FC5E30]

SCSS

$circus: #FC5E30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC5E30?

#FC5E30 is Circus, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FC5E30 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 #FC5E30. In RGB it's 252, 94, 48, and in HSL it's 14°, 97%, 59%.

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