REDS

Hornet Sting

#FF0033

RGB 255, 0, 51 · HSL 348°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 100, 80, 0

Hornet Sting is #FF0033 in HEX — rgb(255, 0, 51), hsl(348°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 80%, 0%).

Hornet Sting pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 100%, 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#FF0033

RGB255, 0, 51

HSL348°, 100%, 50%

HSV348°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 100, 80, 0

Decimal16711731

CSS RGBrgb(255, 0, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 100%, 50%)

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Dulux

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Dunn-Edwards

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Dutch Boy

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Sherwin-Williams

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Valspar

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Kilz

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Colorhouse

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PPG

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IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 44.4 · #9B2C2C

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

#FF0033

#00FFCC

Analogous

#FF00B2

#FF0033

#FF4D00

Triadic

#FF0033

#33FF00

#0033FF

Split-Complementary

#FF0033

#00FF4D

#00B2FF

Tetradic

#FF0033

#B2FF00

#00FFCC

#4D00FF

Monochromatic

#660014

#B30024

#FF0033

#FF4D70

#FF99AD

Rectangle

#FF0033

#FFCC00

#00FFCC

#0033FF

Compound

#FF0033

#FF4D00

#00FFCC

#00B2FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF335C

#F4718B

#F2B3C0

Darker

#CC0029

#8C001C

#520010

Saturation

#A65969

#FF0033

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

3.96:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.30:1

Deuteranopia

#FF0033

#AE9E1E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF0033

#73732F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF0033

#FB2C46

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hornet Sting 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

#FF2D41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF0033

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC3266

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.

#16C3A0

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: #FF0033;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF0033;

CSS Variable

--color-hornet-sting: #FF0033;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hornet-sting': '#FF0033' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF0033] text-[#FF0033]

SCSS

$hornet-sting: #FF0033;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF0033?

#FF0033 is Hornet Sting, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF0033 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hornet Sting?

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

What colors pair well with Hornet Sting?

Hornet Sting 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 Hornet Sting?

You can download Hornet Sting 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 Hornet Sting?

The hex code is #FF0033. In RGB it's 255, 0, 51, and in HSL it's 348°, 100%, 50%.

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