REDS

Ogre Odour

#FD5240

RGB 253, 82, 64 · HSL 6°, 98%, 62% · CMYK 0, 68, 75, 1

Ogre Odour is #FD5240 in HEX — rgb(253, 82, 64), hsl(6°, 98%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 75%, 1%).

Ogre Odour pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 98%, 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#FD5240

RGB253, 82, 64

HSL6°, 98%, 62%

HSV6°, 75%, 99%

CMYK0, 68, 75, 1

Decimal16601664

CSS RGBrgb(253, 82, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 98%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Emergency Zone P190-6

ΔE 5.9 · #EE442E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 7.5 · #EB5030

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 7.8 · #E44836

Benjamin Moore

Flame 2012-20

ΔE 8.1 · #E85237

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 8.2 · #E64E3A

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 8.6 · #FF4131

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 9 · #E55137

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10.3 · #E0413A

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 16.3 · #D7552A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 17.4 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 17.8 · #E16442

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 19.6 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.2 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 22.3 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 23.5 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 30.7 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#FD5240

#3FEAFD

Analogous

#FD3F8B

#FD5240

#FDB13F

Triadic

#FD5240

#3FFD52

#523FFD

Split-Complementary

#FD5240

#3FFDB1

#3F8BFD

Tetradic

#FD5240

#8BFD3F

#3FEAFD

#B13FFD

Monochromatic

#A21202

#ED1A02

#FD5240

#FE968B

#FFDBD7

Rectangle

#FD5240

#EAFD3F

#3FEAFD

#523FFD

Compound

#FD5240

#FDB13F

#3FEAFD

#3F8BFD

Variations

Lighter

#FD7566

#F59E94

#F4CAC6

Darker

#FD1900

#AE1100

#650A00

Saturation

#BB8782

#FD523F

#FE513E

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#FD5240

#B7A734

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FD5240

#868643

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FD5240

#FA5867

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ogre Odour 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

#FD6A4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FD5240

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA6F6F

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.

#26D4E7

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: #FD5240;

CSS — background

background-color: #FD5240;

CSS Variable

--color-ogre-odour: #FD5240;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ogre-odour': '#FD5240' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FD5240] text-[#FD5240]

SCSS

$ogre-odour: #FD5240;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FD5240?

#FD5240 is Ogre Odour, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FD5240 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ogre Odour?

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

What colors pair well with Ogre Odour?

Ogre Odour 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 Ogre Odour?

You can download Ogre Odour 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 Ogre Odour?

The hex code is #FD5240. In RGB it's 253, 82, 64, and in HSL it's 6°, 98%, 62%.

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