REDS

Hipster Salmon

#FD7C6E

RGB 253, 124, 110 · HSL 6°, 97%, 71% · CMYK 0, 51, 57, 1

Hipster Salmon is #FD7C6E in HEX — rgb(253, 124, 110), hsl(6°, 97%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 57%, 1%).

Hipster Salmon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 97%, 71%. 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#FD7C6E

RGB253, 124, 110

HSL6°, 97%, 71%

HSV6°, 57%, 99%

CMYK0, 51, 57, 1

Decimal16612462

CSS RGBrgb(253, 124, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 97%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 2.9 · #F67C6C

Dulux

Tango S05H7

ΔE 3 · #F77665

Behr

Autumn Arrival 220B-5

ΔE 3.6 · #FF826D

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 005

ΔE 5.4 · #F4806C

Dunn-Edwards

Orangeville DE5138

ΔE 8.1 · #E57059

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.1 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 8.7 · #E87257

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 8.9 · #E46B54

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 9.8 · #E26D68

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 10.6 · #DF745B

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 12.2 · #DD7861

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 12.9 · #D75954

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 15 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.5 · #D65F3D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 18.2 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 22.3 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#FD7C6E

#6DEEFD

Analogous

#FD6DA7

#FD7C6E

#FDC36D

Triadic

#FD7C6E

#6DFD7C

#7C6DFD

Split-Complementary

#FD7C6E

#6DFDC3

#6DA7FD

Tetradic

#FD7C6E

#A7FD6D

#6DEEFD

#C36DFD

Monochromatic

#CE1703

#FC3822

#FD7C6E

#FEC0B9

#FFE8E6

Rectangle

#FD7C6E

#EEFD6D

#6DEEFD

#7C6DFD

Compound

#FD7C6E

#FDC36D

#6DEEFD

#6DA7FD

Variations

Lighter

#FD968A

#F7B5AE

#F7D7D4

Darker

#FF3923

#C71400

#740C00

Saturation

#CBA4A0

#FD7C6D

#FE7B6C

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FD7C6E

#C3B569

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FD7C6E

#9C9C70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FD7C6E

#FB7E88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hipster Salmon 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

#FD8A6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FD7C6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA8F92

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.

#49DBEB

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: #FD7C6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FD7C6E;

CSS Variable

--color-hipster-salmon: #FD7C6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hipster-salmon': '#FD7C6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FD7C6E] text-[#FD7C6E]

SCSS

$hipster-salmon: #FD7C6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FD7C6E?

#FD7C6E is Hipster Salmon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FD7C6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hipster Salmon?

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

What colors pair well with Hipster Salmon?

Hipster Salmon 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 Hipster Salmon?

You can download Hipster Salmon 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 Hipster Salmon?

The hex code is #FD7C6E. In RGB it's 253, 124, 110, and in HSL it's 6°, 97%, 71%.

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