REDS

Red

#FF5274

RGB 255, 82, 116 · HSL 348°, 100%, 66% · CMYK 0, 68, 55, 0

Red is #FF5274 in HEX — rgb(255, 82, 116), hsl(348°, 100%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 55%, 0%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 100%, 66%. 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#FF5274

RGB255, 82, 116

HSL348°, 100%, 66%

HSV348°, 68%, 100%

CMYK0, 68, 55, 0

Decimal16732788

CSS RGBrgb(255, 82, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 100%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cool Lava 180B-5

ΔE 7.1 · #F65D74

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2001-30

ΔE 11.7 · #E24C5B

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Flamingo DE5075

ΔE 13 · #F96D7B

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 14.3 · #DA5265

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 14.5 · #F93753

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 15.8 · #F56F88

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 16.1 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 16.8 · #F06D87

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 17.5 · #D72D6D

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 20.5 · #E96E6C

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 21.2 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 21.2 · #C84F68

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 27.1 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 28.4 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 28.6 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 29.9 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#FF5274

#52FFDC

Analogous

#FF52CB

#FF5274

#FF8652

Triadic

#FF5274

#74FF52

#5274FF

Split-Complementary

#FF5274

#52FF86

#52CBFF

Tetradic

#FF5274

#CBFF52

#52FFDC

#8652FF

Monochromatic

#B80025

#FF0537

#FF5274

#FF9EB1

#FFE5EB

Rectangle

#FF5274

#FFDC52

#52FFDC

#5274FF

Compound

#FF5274

#FF8652

#52FFDC

#52CBFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF7490

#F79FB0

#F6CBD4

Darker

#FF0E3E

#B90025

#6C0016

Saturation

#C28E99

#FF5274

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.71:1

Deuteranopia

#FF5274

#B5AA6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF5274

#868670

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF5274

#FB606A

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

#FF6A72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF5274

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC6F96

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.

#35E9C5

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: #FF5274;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF5274;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #FF5274;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#FF5274' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF5274] text-[#FF5274]

SCSS

$red: #FF5274;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF5274?

#FF5274 is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF5274 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 #FF5274. In RGB it's 255, 82, 116, and in HSL it's 348°, 100%, 66%.

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