REDS

Protein High

#FF8866

RGB 255, 136, 102 · HSL 13°, 100%, 70% · CMYK 0, 47, 60, 0

Protein High is #FF8866 in HEX — rgb(255, 136, 102), hsl(13°, 100%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 60%, 0%).

Protein High pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 100%, 70%. 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#FF8866

RGB255, 136, 102

HSL13°, 100%, 70%

HSV13°, 60%, 100%

CMYK0, 47, 60, 0

Decimal16746598

CSS RGBrgb(255, 136, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 100%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

After Burn S08H7

ΔE 2.6 · #FD8760

Behr

Cheerful Tangerine P210-5

ΔE 4.4 · #FF906E

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 083

ΔE 4.6 · #F6865C

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 5 · #F88258

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 5.5 · #FC8258

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 6.1 · #EB7D5D

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 7.2 · #F08A64

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 8.2 · #E87257

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 8.8 · #E27A53

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 9.1 · #EA7C4C

PPG

Clay Pot 1194-6

ΔE 9.4 · #E07757

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 12.6 · #DD7861

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 17.3 · #CC6653

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 19.4 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 20.9 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#FF8866

#66DEFF

Analogous

#FF6691

#FF8866

#FFD466

Triadic

#FF8866

#66FF87

#8766FF

Split-Complementary

#FF8866

#66FFD4

#6691FF

Tetradic

#FF8866

#91FF66

#66DEFF

#D466FF

Monochromatic

#CC2C00

#FF4B1A

#FF8866

#FFC3B3

#FFEBE5

Rectangle

#FF8866

#DEFF66

#66DEFF

#8766FF

Compound

#FF8866

#FFD466

#66DEFF

#6691FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF9F85

#F8BBAA

#F7DAD1

Darker

#FF4F1F

#C42B00

#721900

Saturation

#C9A59C

#FF8766

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF8866

#C9BA61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF8866

#A5A56B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF8866

#FD8791

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Protein High 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

#FF9368

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF8866

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC988C

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.

#45C7EA

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: #FF8866;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF8866;

CSS Variable

--color-protein-high: #FF8866;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'protein-high': '#FF8866' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF8866] text-[#FF8866]

SCSS

$protein-high: #FF8866;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF8866?

#FF8866 is Protein High, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF8866 warm or cool?

Protein High reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Protein High?

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

What colors pair well with Protein High?

Protein High 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 Protein High?

You can download Protein High 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 Protein High?

The hex code is #FF8866. In RGB it's 255, 136, 102, and in HSL it's 13°, 100%, 70%.

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