REDS

Virtual Boy

#FE0215

RGB 254, 2, 21 · HSL 355°, 99%, 50% · CMYK 0, 99, 92, 0

Virtual Boy is #FE0215 in HEX — rgb(254, 2, 21), hsl(355°, 99%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 99%, 92%, 0%).

Virtual Boy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 99%, 50%. 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#FE0215

RGB254, 2, 21

HSL355°, 99%, 50%

HSV355°, 99%, 100%

CMYK0, 99, 92, 0

Decimal16646677

CSS RGBrgb(254, 2, 21)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 99%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Luminous Red 3024

ΔE 4.9 · #F80000

Behr

Volcanic Blast S-G-210

ΔE 12 · #EB3016

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 14 · #FF4131

Dulux

Port Hills NZ10D5

ΔE 16.5 · #EE4318

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 23.1 · #E14328

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 24.5 · #EB5030

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 24.5 · #DE4A00

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 24.9 · #E64E2B

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 27.7 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 33.1 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 37.7 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 38.7 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 39.8 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 40.3 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 42 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 50.8 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#FE0215

#01FEE9

Analogous

#FE0195

#FE0215

#FE6A01

Triadic

#FE0215

#16FE01

#0116FE

Split-Complementary

#FE0215

#01FE6A

#0195FE

Tetradic

#FE0215

#95FE01

#01FEE9

#6A01FE

Monochromatic

#650109

#B20110

#FE0215

#FE4D5C

#FE9AA2

Rectangle

#FE0215

#FEE901

#01FEE9

#0116FE

Compound

#FE0215

#FE6A01

#01FEE9

#0195FE

Variations

Lighter

#FE3445

#F3727D

#F1B3B9

Darker

#CC0011

#8C000C

#520007

Saturation

#A55A60

#FE0116

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

4.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.23:1

Deuteranopia

#FE0215

#AE9D00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE0215

#727213

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE0215

#FB2846

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Virtual Boy 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

#FE2E2B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE0215

Daylight 5500K

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

#EB334F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#16C3B5

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: #FE0215;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE0215;

CSS Variable

--color-virtual-boy: #FE0215;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'virtual-boy': '#FE0215' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE0215] text-[#FE0215]

SCSS

$virtual-boy: #FE0215;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE0215?

#FE0215 is Virtual Boy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FE0215 warm or cool?

Virtual Boy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Virtual Boy?

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

What colors pair well with Virtual Boy?

Virtual Boy 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 Virtual Boy?

You can download Virtual Boy 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 Virtual Boy?

The hex code is #FE0215. In RGB it's 254, 2, 21, and in HSL it's 355°, 99%, 50%.

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