REDS

Burning Coals

#FF8973

RGB 255, 137, 115 · HSL 9°, 100%, 73% · CMYK 0, 46, 55, 0

Burning Coals is #FF8973 in HEX — rgb(255, 137, 115), hsl(9°, 100%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 55%, 0%).

Burning Coals pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 100%, 73%. 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#FF8973

RGB255, 137, 115

HSL9°, 100%, 73%

HSV9°, 55%, 100%

CMYK0, 46, 55, 0

Decimal16746867

CSS RGBrgb(255, 137, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 100%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burning Coals P200-5

Exact match

Dulux

Kissable S06H6

ΔE 3.3 · #FD8B79

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 005

ΔE 3.5 · #F4806C

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 4.9 · #F67C6C

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Aura DE5131

ΔE 7.5 · #FF9682

Hallman-Lindsay

Sari 1066

ΔE 8.1 · #E47C64

Valspar

Ripe Pomegranate 2009-3

ΔE 8.6 · #E5745A

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 9.3 · #E87257

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 9.6 · #DF745B

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.8 · #E36E5A

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 10.2 · #DD7861

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 14.7 · #EA7C4C

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 15.4 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.9 · #D65F3D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 19 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 19.8 · #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

#FF8973

#75EAFF

Analogous

#FF75A5

#FF8973

#FFCF75

Triadic

#FF8973

#75FF8A

#8A75FF

Split-Complementary

#FF8973

#75FFCF

#75A5FF

Tetradic

#FF8973

#A5FF75

#75EAFF

#CF75FF

Monochromatic

#DB2100

#FF4929

#FF8973

#FFCBC2

#FFE9E5

Rectangle

#FF8973

#EAFF75

#75EAFF

#8A75FF

Compound

#FF8973

#FFCF75

#75EAFF

#75A5FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFA191

#F9BDB3

#F8DBD6

Darker

#FF4B2B

#CD1F00

#771200

Saturation

#CFACA5

#FF8A75

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF8973

#C9BB6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF8973

#A5A576

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF8973

#FD8A93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burning Coals 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

#FF9371

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF8973

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC9896

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.

#51D4EC

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: #FF8973;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF8973;

CSS Variable

--color-burning-coals: #FF8973;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burning-coals': '#FF8973' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF8973] text-[#FF8973]

SCSS

$burning-coals: #FF8973;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF8973?

#FF8973 is Burning Coals, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF8973 warm or cool?

Burning Coals reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Burning Coals?

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

What colors pair well with Burning Coals?

Burning Coals 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 Burning Coals?

You can download Burning Coals 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 Burning Coals?

The hex code is #FF8973. In RGB it's 255, 137, 115, and in HSL it's 9°, 100%, 73%.

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