REDS

Opera Red

#FF1B2D

RGB 255, 27, 45 · HSL 355°, 100%, 55% · CMYK 0, 89, 82, 0

Opera Red is #FF1B2D in HEX — rgb(255, 27, 45), hsl(355°, 100%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 82%, 0%).

Opera Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 100%, 55%. 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#FF1B2D

RGB255, 27, 45

HSL355°, 100%, 55%

HSV355°, 89%, 100%

CMYK0, 89, 82, 0

Decimal16718637

CSS RGBrgb(255, 27, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 100%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 9 · #FF4131

Behr

Fire Island 190B-7

ΔE 11.5 · #E32718

RAL

Traffic Orange 2009

ΔE 12.8 · #F54021

Dulux

Port Hills NZ10D5

ΔE 16.7 · #EE4318

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 18.6 · #E1422C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 19.7 · #DD402E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 20.1 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 21 · #D0252F

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 25.6 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 29.4 · #D7552A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 31.3 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 32.3 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 33.3 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 35 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 36.1 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 44.8 · #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

#FF1B2D

#1AFFEC

Analogous

#FF1A9F

#FF1B2D

#FF791A

Triadic

#FF1B2D

#2DFF1A

#1A2DFF

Split-Complementary

#FF1B2D

#1AFF79

#1A9FFF

Tetradic

#FF1B2D

#9FFF1A

#1AFFEC

#791AFF

Monochromatic

#80000B

#CC0011

#FF1B2D

#FF6673

#FFB3B9

Rectangle

#FF1B2D

#FFEC1A

#1AFFEC

#1A2DFF

Compound

#FF1B2D

#FF791A

#1AFFEC

#1A9FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF4757

#F58089

#F3BBBF

Darker

#E00013

#9A000D

#5A0007

Saturation

#AF6A70

#FF1A2D

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

3.86:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#FF1B2D

#B09F13

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF1B2D

#75752B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF1B2D

#FC334B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Opera 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

#FF413D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF1B2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC4661

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.

#18D7C7

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: #FF1B2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF1B2D;

CSS Variable

--color-opera-red: #FF1B2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opera-red': '#FF1B2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF1B2D] text-[#FF1B2D]

SCSS

$opera-red: #FF1B2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF1B2D?

#FF1B2D is Opera Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF1B2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Opera Red?

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

What colors pair well with Opera Red?

Opera 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 Opera Red?

You can download Opera 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 Opera Red?

The hex code is #FF1B2D. In RGB it's 255, 27, 45, and in HSL it's 355°, 100%, 55%.

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