REDS

Pelati

#FF3333

RGB 255, 51, 51 · HSL 0°, 100%, 60% · CMYK 0, 80, 80, 0

Pelati is #FF3333 in HEX — rgb(255, 51, 51), hsl(0°, 100%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 80%, 0%).

Pelati pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 100%, 60%. 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#FF3333

RGB255, 51, 51

HSL0°, 100%, 60%

HSV0°, 80%, 100%

CMYK0, 80, 80, 0

Decimal16724787

CSS RGBrgb(255, 51, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 100%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 4.8 · #FF4131

Behr

Inferno P190-7

ΔE 9.6 · #E5301D

RAL

Traffic Orange 2009

ΔE 10 · #F54021

Dulux

Port Hills NZ10D5

ΔE 14 · #EE4318

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 14.3 · #E1422C

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 15.5 · #EB5030

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 15.5 · #DD402E

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 16.9 · #E0413A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 22.7 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 24.9 · #D7552A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 27 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 27.5 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 29.8 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 30.3 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 31.6 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 40.7 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#FF3333

#33FFFF

Analogous

#FF3399

#FF3333

#FF9933

Triadic

#FF3333

#33FF33

#3333FF

Split-Complementary

#FF3333

#33FF99

#3399FF

Tetradic

#FF3333

#99FF33

#33FFFF

#9933FF

Monochromatic

#990000

#E60000

#FF3333

#FF8080

#FFCCCC

Rectangle

#FF3333

#FFFF33

#33FFFF

#3333FF

Compound

#FF3333

#FF9933

#33FFFF

#3399FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF5C5C

#F68E8E

#F4C2C2

Darker

#F50000

#A80000

#620000

Saturation

#B87A7A

#FF3333

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

3.64:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.77:1

Deuteranopia

#FF3333

#B3A220

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF3333

#7B7B33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF3333

#FC4155

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pelati 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

#FF5341

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF3333

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC5866

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.

#1EE6E6

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: #FF3333;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF3333;

CSS Variable

--color-pelati: #FF3333;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pelati': '#FF3333' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF3333] text-[#FF3333]

SCSS

$pelati: #FF3333;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF3333?

#FF3333 is Pelati, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF3333 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pelati?

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

What colors pair well with Pelati?

Pelati 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 Pelati?

You can download Pelati 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 Pelati?

The hex code is #FF3333. In RGB it's 255, 51, 51, and in HSL it's 0°, 100%, 60%.

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