REDS

Harvest Pumpkin

#FC603E

RGB 252, 96, 62 · HSL 11°, 97%, 62% · CMYK 0, 62, 75, 1

Harvest Pumpkin is #FC603E in HEX — rgb(252, 96, 62), hsl(11°, 97%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 75%, 1%).

Harvest Pumpkin pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 97%, 62%. 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#FC603E

RGB252, 96, 62

HSL11°, 97%, 62%

HSV11°, 75%, 99%

CMYK0, 62, 75, 1

Decimal16539710

CSS RGBrgb(252, 96, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 97%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Harvest Pumpkin 220B-6

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 4.5 · #F15E34

Dulux

Gavatron SB7D5

ΔE 5 · #EB5635

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2013-20

ΔE 5.3 · #EB5A34

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 5.5 · #EB5030

Vista Paint

Starfish C-1046

ΔE 6.1 · #ED5F33

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 7.7 · #E55137

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 11.9 · #D7552A

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 12.5 · #DA5838

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 13.7 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 15.3 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 16.2 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.6 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 20.1 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 24.2 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 28.1 · #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

#FC603E

#40DAFC

Analogous

#FC407C

#FC603E

#FCC140

Triadic

#FC603E

#40FC63

#6340FC

Split-Complementary

#FC603E

#40FCC1

#407CFC

Tetradic

#FC603E

#7CFC40

#40DAFC

#C140FC

Monochromatic

#A11F02

#EC2E04

#FC603E

#FDA08B

#FEDED7

Rectangle

#FC603E

#DAFC40

#40DAFC

#6340FC

Compound

#FC603E

#FCC140

#40DAFC

#407CFC

Variations

Lighter

#FD8266

#F5A795

#F4CFC6

Darker

#FD2E00

#AE2000

#651300

Saturation

#BA8C82

#FC6340

#FE623F

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.88:1

Deuteranopia

#FC603E

#BBAA32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC603E

#8C8C44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC603E

#FA6271

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Harvest Pumpkin 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

#FC754A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC603E

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA7A6E

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.

#26C3E7

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: #FC603E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC603E;

CSS Variable

--color-harvest-pumpkin: #FC603E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harvest-pumpkin': '#FC603E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC603E] text-[#FC603E]

SCSS

$harvest-pumpkin: #FC603E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC603E?

#FC603E is Harvest Pumpkin, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FC603E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harvest Pumpkin?

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

What colors pair well with Harvest Pumpkin?

Harvest Pumpkin 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 Harvest Pumpkin?

You can download Harvest Pumpkin 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 Harvest Pumpkin?

The hex code is #FC603E. In RGB it's 252, 96, 62, and in HSL it's 11°, 97%, 62%.

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