REDS

Fresh Salmon

#FF7356

RGB 255, 115, 86 · HSL 10°, 100%, 67% · CMYK 0, 55, 66, 0

Fresh Salmon is #FF7356 in HEX — rgb(255, 115, 86), hsl(10°, 100%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 66%, 0%).

Fresh Salmon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 100%, 67%. 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#FF7356

RGB255, 115, 86

HSL10°, 100%, 67%

HSV10°, 66%, 100%

CMYK0, 55, 66, 0

Decimal16741206

CSS RGBrgb(255, 115, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 100%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Often Orange DE5132

ΔE 3.8 · #FF714E

Benjamin Moore

Jeweled 2013-30

ΔE 4.2 · #F5704C

Behr

Tangerine Dream 210B-5

ΔE 6.5 · #FF7864

Dulux

Pink Fire S07H6

ΔE 6.9 · #FC7F5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 8.7 · #FC8258

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 9 · #E16442

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 9.9 · #DF5E47

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 10 · #F88258

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 10.3 · #E87257

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 11.8 · #E55137

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.2 · #D65F3D

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 12.8 · #E16F3E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 13 · #E36E5A

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 13.4 · #D9624E

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 20.4 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 21.7 · #BA4133

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

#FF7356

#57E3FF

Analogous

#FF578F

#FF7356

#FFC757

Triadic

#FF7356

#57FF73

#7357FF

Split-Complementary

#FF7356

#57FFC7

#578FFF

Tetradic

#FF7356

#8FFF57

#57E3FF

#C757FF

Monochromatic

#BD1F00

#FF330A

#FF7356

#FFB3A3

#FFEAE5

Rectangle

#FF7356

#E3FF57

#57E3FF

#7357FF

Compound

#FF7356

#FFC757

#57E3FF

#578FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF8F78

#F7B0A2

#F6D4CD

Darker

#FF3A12

#BC1F00

#6D1200

Saturation

#C49A92

#FF7357

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF7356

#C2B24F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF7356

#98985A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF7356

#FD7480

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fresh Salmon 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

#FF835C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF7356

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC8880

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.

#39CCE9

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: #FF7356;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF7356;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-salmon: #FF7356;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-salmon': '#FF7356' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF7356] text-[#FF7356]

SCSS

$fresh-salmon: #FF7356;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF7356?

#FF7356 is Fresh Salmon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF7356 warm or cool?

Fresh Salmon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fresh Salmon?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Salmon?

Fresh Salmon 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 Fresh Salmon?

You can download Fresh Salmon 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 Fresh Salmon?

The hex code is #FF7356. In RGB it's 255, 115, 86, and in HSL it's 10°, 100%, 67%.

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