REDS

Pink Poppy

#8E6E74

RGB 142, 110, 116 · HSL 349°, 13%, 49% · CMYK 0, 23, 18, 44

Pink Poppy is #8E6E74 in HEX — rgb(142, 110, 116), hsl(349°, 13%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 18%, 44%).

Pink Poppy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 13%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8E6E74

RGB142, 110, 116

HSL349°, 13%, 49%

HSV349°, 23%, 56%

CMYK0, 23, 18, 44

Decimal9334388

CSS RGBrgb(142, 110, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 13%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tetrarose S02D5

ΔE 0.7 · #8E6F74

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 1.9 · #8C6C6F

Behr

Milk Chocolate 710B-5

ΔE 2.6 · #896F75

Valspar

Smoked Mulberry 1004-7B

ΔE 3.4 · #876E71

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 3.5 · #856A73

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 4.1 · #95727E

Vista Paint

Roshen Ridge K-1130

ΔE 4.3 · #987475

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 4.8 · #9D777C

Sherwin-Williams

Socialite SW6025

ΔE 4.8 · #907676

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 6.1 · #8C7281

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 7.7 · #8C7284

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.6 · #A0837F

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 9.9 · #7F7679

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.4 · #6F595D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.3 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 15.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#8E6E74

#6D8D87

Analogous

#8D6D83

#8E6E74

#8D776D

Triadic

#8E6E74

#738D6D

#6D738D

Split-Complementary

#8E6E74

#6D8D77

#6D838D

Tetradic

#8E6E74

#838D6D

#6D8D87

#776D8D

Monochromatic

#372A2C

#624B50

#8E6E74

#AF979C

#D0C2C5

Rectangle

#8E6E74

#8D876D

#6D8D87

#6D738D

Compound

#8E6E74

#8D776D

#6D8D87

#6D838D

Variations

Lighter

#A4898E

#BAA8AC

#D6CDCF

Darker

#72565B

#4F3B3E

#2E2224

Saturation

#82787A

#8D6D73

#C43650

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

4.53:1

vs Black

4.63:1

Deuteranopia

#8E6E74

#7C7B74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E6E74

#747473

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E6E74

#8D7071

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Poppy 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

#AA7F72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E6E74

Daylight 5500K

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

#978496

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#50857B

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #8E6E74;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E6E74;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-poppy: #8E6E74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-poppy': '#8E6E74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E6E74] text-[#8E6E74]

SCSS

$pink-poppy: #8E6E74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E6E74?

#8E6E74 is Pink Poppy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E6E74 warm or cool?

Pink Poppy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pink Poppy?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Poppy?

Pink Poppy 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 Pink Poppy?

You can download Pink Poppy 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 Pink Poppy?

The hex code is #8E6E74. In RGB it's 142, 110, 116, and in HSL it's 349°, 13%, 49%.

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