REDS

Nasturtium

#FE5B2E

RGB 254, 91, 46 · HSL 13°, 99%, 59% · CMYK 0, 64, 82, 0

Nasturtium is #FE5B2E in HEX — rgb(254, 91, 46), hsl(13°, 99%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 82%, 0%).

Nasturtium pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 99%, 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#FE5B2E

RGB254, 91, 46

HSL13°, 99%, 59%

HSV13°, 82%, 100%

CMYK0, 64, 82, 0

Decimal16669486

CSS RGBrgb(254, 91, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 99%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raw Sunset S07H7

ΔE 2.1 · #F9562D

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 4.8 · #F75E25

Behr

Solar Flare S-G-250

ΔE 6.2 · #F15B1F

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 7.3 · #EA5924

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 7.7 · #F15E34

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 8.2 · #F0622F

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 8.8 · #E64E2B

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 11.2 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.3 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 15.3 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 16.8 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 22.1 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.3 · #D65F3D

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 25.1 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 29.5 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 33.5 · #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

#FE5B2E

#2FD1FE

Analogous

#FE2F6A

#FE5B2E

#FEC32F

Triadic

#FE5B2E

#2FFE5C

#5C2FFE

Split-Complementary

#FE5B2E

#2FFEC3

#2F6AFE

Tetradic

#FE5B2E

#6AFE2F

#2FD1FE

#C32FFE

Monochromatic

#932001

#DF3101

#FE5B2E

#FE987B

#FFD3C7

Rectangle

#FE5B2E

#D1FE2F

#2FD1FE

#5C2FFE

Compound

#FE5B2E

#FEC32F

#2FD1FE

#2F6AFE

Variations

Lighter

#FE7C59

#F5A28B

#F4CCC1

Darker

#F13400

#A52400

#601500

Saturation

#B68577

#FE5C2F

#FE5C2E

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.75:1

Deuteranopia

#FE5B2E

#BBA91A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE5B2E

#8A8A36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE5B2E

#FC5D6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Nasturtium 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

#FE713E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE5B2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#EB7662

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.

#1ABAE6

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: #FE5B2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE5B2E;

CSS Variable

--color-nasturtium: #FE5B2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nasturtium': '#FE5B2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE5B2E] text-[#FE5B2E]

SCSS

$nasturtium: #FE5B2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE5B2E?

#FE5B2E is Nasturtium, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FE5B2E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nasturtium?

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

What colors pair well with Nasturtium?

Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium?

You can download Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium?

The hex code is #FE5B2E. In RGB it's 254, 91, 46, and in HSL it's 13°, 99%, 59%.

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