REDS

Flash in the Pan

#FF9977

RGB 255, 153, 119 · HSL 15°, 100%, 73% · CMYK 0, 40, 53, 0

Flash in the Pan is #FF9977 in HEX — rgb(255, 153, 119), hsl(15°, 100%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 53%, 0%).

Flash in the Pan pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 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#FF9977

RGB255, 153, 119

HSL15°, 100%, 73%

HSV15°, 53%, 100%

CMYK0, 40, 53, 0

Decimal16750967

CSS RGBrgb(255, 153, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 100%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Candyman S08H6

ΔE 0.5 · #FF9976

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Orange Blush 1045

ΔE 2.2 · #FE9C7B

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 3 · #FA9B78

Behr

Marmalade 240B-4

ΔE 3.1 · #FF9570

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 4.1 · #F8956C

Dunn-Edwards

Pouring Copper DE5144

ΔE 6.1 · #FB9B82

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 6.2 · #F08A64

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 7.4 · #EA9073

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 8.9 · #FAA06D

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 10.8 · #E2946F

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.2 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 12.1 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 12.6 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 18.5 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 19.8 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 22.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#FF9977

#75DDFF

Analogous

#FF7598

#FF9977

#FFDD75

Triadic

#FF9977

#75FF98

#9875FF

Split-Complementary

#FF9977

#75FFDD

#7598FF

Tetradic

#FF9977

#98FF75

#75DDFF

#DD75FF

Monochromatic

#DB3700

#FF5E29

#FF9977

#FFD1C2

#FFECE5

Rectangle

#FF9977

#DDFF75

#75DDFF

#9875FF

Compound

#FF9977

#FFDD75

#75DDFF

#7598FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFAC91

#F9C4B3

#F8DED6

Darker

#FF602B

#CD3300

#771E00

Saturation

#CFB0A5

#FF9875

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9977

#D0C274

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9977

#B0B07C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9977

#FE97A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Flash in the Pan 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

#FF9F74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9977

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA499

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.

#51C5EC

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: #FF9977;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9977;

CSS Variable

--color-flash-in-the-pan: #FF9977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flash-in-the-pan': '#FF9977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9977] text-[#FF9977]

SCSS

$flash-in-the-pan: #FF9977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9977?

#FF9977 is Flash in the Pan, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flash in the Pan?

Flash in the Pan works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Flash in the Pan?

Flash in the Pan 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 Flash in the Pan?

You can download Flash in the Pan 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 Flash in the Pan?

The hex code is #FF9977. In RGB it's 255, 153, 119, and in HSL it's 15°, 100%, 73%.

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