REDS

Pinkish Orange

#FF724C

RGB 255, 114, 76 · HSL 13°, 100%, 65% · CMYK 0, 55, 70, 0

Pinkish Orange is #FF724C in HEX — rgb(255, 114, 76), hsl(13°, 100%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 70%, 0%).

Pinkish Orange pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 100%, 65%. 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#FF724C

RGB255, 114, 76

HSL13°, 100%, 65%

HSV13°, 70%, 100%

CMYK0, 55, 70, 0

Decimal16740940

CSS RGBrgb(255, 114, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 100%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Often Orange DE5132

ΔE 1.3 · #FF714E

Benjamin Moore

Jeweled 2013-30

ΔE 4.1 · #F5704C

Behr

Mandarin P210-6

ΔE 6.2 · #F1703F

Vista Paint

Hot Shot K-624

ΔE 7.1 · #ED6136

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 8.4 · #F15E34

Dulux

Pink Fire S07H6

ΔE 9.3 · #FC7F5D

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 9.6 · #E16442

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 11 · #E55137

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.1 · #F07B42

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 11.6 · #E16F3E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 12.3 · #DF5E47

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 13 · #D65F3D

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 15.4 · #D86F3C

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 16.5 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 23.5 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 23.6 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#FF724C

#4DD8FF

Analogous

#FF4D7F

#FF724C

#FFCC4D

Triadic

#FF724C

#4DFF73

#734DFF

Split-Complementary

#FF724C

#4DFFCC

#4D7FFF

Tetradic

#FF724C

#7FFF4D

#4DD8FF

#CC4DFF

Monochromatic

#B32700

#FF3700

#FF724C

#FFAF99

#FFEBE5

Rectangle

#FF724C

#D8FF4D

#4DD8FF

#734DFF

Compound

#FF724C

#FFCC4D

#4DD8FF

#4D7FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF8F70

#F7B09C

#F6D3CA

Darker

#FF3F0A

#B62800

#6A1700

Saturation

#C1978B

#FF734D

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF724C

#C2B144

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF724C

#979752

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF724C

#FD727F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pinkish Orange 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

#FF8254

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF724C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC8778

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.

#32C1E8

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: #FF724C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF724C;

CSS Variable

--color-pinkish-orange: #FF724C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinkish-orange': '#FF724C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF724C] text-[#FF724C]

SCSS

$pinkish-orange: #FF724C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF724C?

#FF724C is Pinkish Orange, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF724C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinkish Orange?

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

What colors pair well with Pinkish Orange?

Pinkish Orange 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 Pinkish Orange?

You can download Pinkish Orange 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 Pinkish Orange?

The hex code is #FF724C. In RGB it's 255, 114, 76, and in HSL it's 13°, 100%, 65%.

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