REDS

Red

#FF2E31

RGB 255, 46, 49 · HSL 359°, 100%, 59% · CMYK 0, 82, 81, 0

Red is #FF2E31 in HEX — rgb(255, 46, 49), hsl(359°, 100%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 81%, 0%).

Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 100%, 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#FF2E31

RGB255, 46, 49

HSL359°, 100%, 59%

HSV359°, 82%, 100%

CMYK0, 82, 81, 0

Decimal16723505

CSS RGBrgb(255, 46, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 100%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 5.7 · #FF4131

Behr

Fire Island 190B-7

ΔE 9.9 · #E32718

RAL

Traffic Orange 2009

ΔE 10.4 · #F54021

Dulux

Tingle S08H9

ΔE 14.4 · #EE4318

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 15.4 · #E1422C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 16.6 · #DD402E

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 16.7 · #EB5030

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 18 · #E0413A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 23.2 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 26 · #D7552A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 28.2 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 28.8 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 30.7 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 31.5 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 32.8 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 42 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#FF2E31

#2EFFFC

Analogous

#FF2E9A

#FF2E31

#FF932E

Triadic

#FF2E31

#31FF2E

#2E31FF

Split-Complementary

#FF2E31

#2EFF93

#2E9AFF

Tetradic

#FF2E31

#9AFF2E

#2EFFFC

#932EFF

Monochromatic

#940002

#E00004

#FF2E31

#FF7A7D

#FFC7C8

Rectangle

#FF2E31

#FFFC2E

#2EFFFC

#2E31FF

Compound

#FF2E31

#FF932E

#2EFFFC

#2E9AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF585B

#F68B8D

#F4C1C2

Darker

#F10004

#A50003

#600002

Saturation

#B67778

#FF2E31

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#FF2E31

#B2A11C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF2E31

#797931

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF2E31

#FC3D53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#FF4F40

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF2E31

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC5464

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#1AE6E2

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: #FF2E31;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF2E31;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #FF2E31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#FF2E31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF2E31] text-[#FF2E31]

SCSS

$red: #FF2E31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF2E31?

#FF2E31 is Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF2E31 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #FF2E31. In RGB it's 255, 46, 49, and in HSL it's 359°, 100%, 59%.

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