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Sparks in the Dark

#FF7711

RGB 255, 119, 17 · HSL 26°, 100%, 53% · CMYK 0, 53, 93, 0

Sparks in the Dark is #FF7711 in HEX — rgb(255, 119, 17), hsl(26°, 100%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 93%, 0%).

Sparks in the Dark pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 100%, 53%. 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#FF7711

RGB255, 119, 17

HSL26°, 100%, 53%

HSV26°, 93%, 100%

CMYK0, 53, 93, 0

Decimal16742161

CSS RGBrgb(255, 119, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 100%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pastel Orange 2003

ΔE 1.4 · #FF7514

Behr

Mango Madness S-G-280

ΔE 2 · #FF730C

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 2.7 · #FF7700

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 5.9 · #FD7F22

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 6.8 · #F97F1E

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 6.9 · #F1711B

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 10.8 · #FF8830

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 15.1 · #F88F21

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 16.6 · #E3732B

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 16.9 · #DE4A00

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 17 · #EC8430

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 17.7 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 22.5 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 22.8 · #EF913E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 30.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 36.3 · #FFB953

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 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

#FF7711

#0F97FF

Analogous

#FF0F1F

#FF7711

#FFEF0F

Triadic

#FF7711

#0FFF77

#770FFF

Split-Complementary

#FF7711

#0FFFEF

#0F1FFF

Tetradic

#FF7711

#1FFF0F

#0F97FF

#EF0FFF

Monochromatic

#753300

#C25400

#FF7711

#FFA35C

#FFCEA8

Rectangle

#FF7711

#97FF0F

#0F97FF

#770FFF

Compound

#FF7711

#FFEF0F

#0F97FF

#0F1FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF923F

#F4AF7A

#F2D1B8

Darker

#D85E00

#954000

#562500

Saturation

#AB8263

#FF770F

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF7711

#C6B200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF7711

#9A9A2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF7711

#FE7382

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sparks in the Dark 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

#FF8628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF7711

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC8B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#177FCF

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: #FF7711;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF7711;

CSS Variable

--color-sparks-in-the-dark: #FF7711;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparks-in-the-dark': '#FF7711' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF7711] text-[#FF7711]

SCSS

$sparks-in-the-dark: #FF7711;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF7711?

#FF7711 is Sparks in the Dark, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF7711 warm or cool?

Sparks in the Dark reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sparks in the Dark?

Sparks in the Dark 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 Sparks in the Dark?

Sparks in the Dark 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 Sparks in the Dark?

You can download Sparks in the Dark 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 Sparks in the Dark?

The hex code is #FF7711. In RGB it's 255, 119, 17, and in HSL it's 26°, 100%, 53%.

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