REDS

Ōtan Red

#FF4E20

RGB 255, 78, 32 · HSL 12°, 100%, 56% · CMYK 0, 69, 87, 0

Ōtan Red is #FF4E20 in HEX — rgb(255, 78, 32), hsl(12°, 100%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 87%, 0%).

Ōtan Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 100%, 56%. 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#FF4E20

RGB255, 78, 32

HSL12°, 100%, 56%

HSV12°, 87%, 100%

CMYK0, 69, 87, 0

Decimal16731680

CSS RGBrgb(255, 78, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 100%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pure Orange 2004

ΔE 3.7 · #F44611

Behr

Electric Orange 220B-7

ΔE 4.2 · #F6440E

Dulux

Tingle S08H9

ΔE 5.1 · #EE4318

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 10.1 · #FF4131

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.7 · #DE4A00

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 12.3 · #EA5924

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 13.4 · #EB5030

Vista Paint

Montana Dust K-1214

ΔE 13.5 · #E64E2B

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 14.2 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 20.8 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 23.1 · #E66C35

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 28.2 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 28.5 · #D65F3D

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 31.5 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 33.6 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 39.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#FF4E20

#1FD2FF

Analogous

#FF1F62

#FF4E20

#FFBC1F

Triadic

#FF4E20

#1FFF4B

#4B1FFF

Split-Complementary

#FF4E20

#1FFFBC

#1F62FF

Tetradic

#FF4E20

#62FF1F

#1FD2FF

#BC1FFF

Monochromatic

#851B00

#D12A00

#FF4E20

#FF896B

#FFC6B8

Rectangle

#FF4E20

#D2FF1F

#1FD2FF

#4B1FFF

Compound

#FF4E20

#FFBC1F

#1FD2FF

#1F62FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF6F4B

#F59982

#F3C7BC

Darker

#E42E00

#9D1F00

#5B1200

Saturation

#B07B6D

#FF4B1F

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.36:1

Deuteranopia

#FF4E20

#B9A700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF4E20

#858529

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF4E20

#FC5264

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ōtan 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

#FF6733

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF4E20

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC6C57

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#18B4DA

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: #FF4E20;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF4E20;

CSS Variable

--color-ōtan-red: #FF4E20;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ōtan-red': '#FF4E20' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF4E20] text-[#FF4E20]

SCSS

$ōtan-red: #FF4E20;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF4E20?

#FF4E20 is Ōtan Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF4E20 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ōtan Red?

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

What colors pair well with Ōtan Red?

Ōtan 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 Ōtan Red?

You can download Ōtan 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 Ōtan Red?

The hex code is #FF4E20. In RGB it's 255, 78, 32, and in HSL it's 12°, 100%, 56%.

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