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Mystic Red

#FF5500

RGB 255, 85, 0 · HSL 20°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 67, 100, 0

Mystic Red is #FF5500 in HEX — rgb(255, 85, 0), hsl(20°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 0%).

Mystic Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 100%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FF5500

RGB255, 85, 0

HSL20°, 100%, 50%

HSV20°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 67, 100, 0

Decimal16733440

CSS RGBrgb(255, 85, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kumquat 230B-7

ΔE 2.6 · #FE550D

RAL

Pure Orange 2004

ΔE 8.1 · #F44611

Dulux

Fiery Glow S07H8

ΔE 11.3 · #F04C1C

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 12 · #DE4A00

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 15.9 · #EA5924

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 16.2 · #FF7700

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 16.3 · #F86F29

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 18.3 · #F0622F

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 19.6 · #F15E34

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 25.2 · #D7552A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 25.7 · #E66C35

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 32.5 · #FF963A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 33.5 · #D65F3D

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 34.3 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 34.5 · #DF5E47

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 43.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FF5500

#00AAFF

Analogous

#FF002B

#FF5500

#FFD500

Triadic

#FF5500

#00FF55

#5500FF

Split-Complementary

#FF5500

#00FFD5

#002BFF

Tetradic

#FF5500

#2BFF00

#00AAFF

#D400FF

Monochromatic

#662200

#B33B00

#FF5500

#FF884D

#FFBB99

Rectangle

#FF5500

#AAFF00

#00AAFF

#5500FF

Compound

#FF5500

#FFD500

#00AAFF

#002BFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF7733

#F49D71

#F2C8B3

Darker

#CC4400

#8C2F00

#521B00

Saturation

#A67359

#FF5500

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#FF5500

#BBA800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF5500

#88881C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF5500

#FD5769

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mystic Red reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FF6C1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF5500

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC713F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#1689C3

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: #FF5500;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF5500;

CSS Variable

--color-mystic-red: #FF5500;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystic-red': '#FF5500' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF5500] text-[#FF5500]

SCSS

$mystic-red: #FF5500;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF5500?

#FF5500 is Mystic Red, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF5500 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystic Red?

Mystic Red works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mystic Red?

Mystic Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mystic Red?

You can download Mystic 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 Mystic Red?

The hex code is #FF5500. In RGB it's 255, 85, 0, and in HSL it's 20°, 100%, 50%.

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