REDS

Radical Red

#FF355E

RGB 255, 53, 94 · HSL 348°, 100%, 60% · CMYK 0, 79, 63, 0

Radical Red is #FF355E in HEX — rgb(255, 53, 94), hsl(348°, 100%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 63%, 0%).

Radical Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 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#FF355E

RGB255, 53, 94

HSL348°, 100%, 60%

HSV348°, 79%, 100%

CMYK0, 79, 63, 0

Decimal16725342

CSS RGBrgb(255, 53, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 100%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 5.6 · #F93753

Behr

Lipstick 170B-6

ΔE 7.3 · #E93254

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 11.8 · #E63244

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2001-30

ΔE 16.4 · #E24C5B

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 16.6 · #E34B50

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 19.6 · #C52033

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 20.2 · #D43938

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 20.4 · #C32535

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 21.6 · #CF454A

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 22.4 · #C53A4B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 23.4 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 25.9 · #D75954

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 28.2 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 31.6 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 33.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 35.5 · #B34C53

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FF355E

#33FFD6

Analogous

#FF33C2

#FF355E

#FF7033

Triadic

#FF355E

#5CFF33

#335CFF

Split-Complementary

#FF355E

#33FF70

#33C2FF

Tetradic

#FF355E

#C2FF33

#33FFD6

#7033FF

Monochromatic

#99001F

#E6002E

#FF355E

#FF8099

#FFCCD6

Rectangle

#FF355E

#FFD633

#33FFD6

#335CFF

Compound

#FF355E

#FF7033

#33FFD6

#33C2FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF5C7C

#F68EA3

#F4C2CC

Darker

#F50031

#A80022

#620014

Saturation

#B87A87

#FF335C

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

3.55:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.92:1

Deuteranopia

#FF355E

#B1A456

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF355E

#7B7B5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF355E

#FB4958

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Radical 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

#FF5462

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF355E

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC5986

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.

#1EE6BE

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: #FF355E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF355E;

CSS Variable

--color-radical-red: #FF355E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'radical-red': '#FF355E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF355E] text-[#FF355E]

SCSS

$radical-red: #FF355E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF355E?

#FF355E is Radical Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF355E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Radical Red?

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

What colors pair well with Radical Red?

Radical 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 Radical Red?

You can download Radical 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 Radical Red?

The hex code is #FF355E. In RGB it's 255, 53, 94, and in HSL it's 348°, 100%, 60%.

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