REDS

Neon Red

#FF073A

RGB 255, 7, 58 · HSL 348°, 100%, 51% · CMYK 0, 97, 77, 0

Neon Red is #FF073A in HEX — rgb(255, 7, 58), hsl(348°, 100%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 97%, 77%, 0%).

Neon Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 100%, 51%. 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#FF073A

RGB255, 7, 58

HSL348°, 100%, 51%

HSV348°, 97%, 100%

CMYK0, 97, 77, 0

Decimal16713530

CSS RGBrgb(255, 7, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 100%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 14.1 · #FF4131

Behr

Fiery Red 180B-6

ΔE 14.3 · #E93241

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 16.3 · #E63244

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 19.1 · #D0252F

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 19.1 · #CF252B

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 20.8 · #E1422C

Dulux

Orange Ball S07H9

ΔE 21.3 · #E44836

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 23.1 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 27.9 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 29.8 · #D24B42

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 31.4 · #DE4A00

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 32 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 32.2 · #DF5E47

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 33.8 · #C53A4B

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 35.9 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 42.7 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#FF073A

#05FFCD

Analogous

#FF05B4

#FF073A

#FF5005

Triadic

#FF073A

#37FF05

#0537FF

Split-Complementary

#FF073A

#05FF50

#05B4FF

Tetradic

#FF073A

#B4FF05

#05FFCD

#5005FF

Monochromatic

#6B0015

#B80025

#FF073A

#FF5274

#FF9EB1

Rectangle

#FF073A

#FFCD05

#05FFCD

#0537FF

Compound

#FF073A

#FF5005

#05FFCD

#05B4FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF375F

#F4748E

#F2B5C1

Darker

#D0002A

#8F001D

#530011

Saturation

#A85D6C

#FF0537

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

3.93:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.34:1

Deuteranopia

#FF073A

#AE9F29

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF073A

#737336

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF073A

#FB2F48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Neon Red 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

#FF3247

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF073A

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC376B

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.

#16C7A4

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: #FF073A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF073A;

CSS Variable

--color-neon-red: #FF073A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neon-red': '#FF073A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF073A] text-[#FF073A]

SCSS

$neon-red: #FF073A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF073A?

#FF073A is Neon Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF073A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neon Red?

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

What colors pair well with Neon Red?

Neon Red 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 Neon Red?

You can download Neon Red 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 Neon Red?

The hex code is #FF073A. In RGB it's 255, 7, 58, and in HSL it's 348°, 100%, 51%.

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