REDS

Candy Drop

#C25D6A

RGB 194, 93, 106 · HSL 352°, 45%, 56% · CMYK 0, 52, 45, 24

Candy Drop is #C25D6A in HEX — rgb(194, 93, 106), hsl(352°, 45%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 45%, 24%).

Candy Drop pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 45%, 56%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C25D6A

RGB194, 93, 106

HSL352°, 45%, 56%

HSV352°, 52%, 76%

CMYK0, 52, 45, 24

Decimal12737898

CSS RGBrgb(194, 93, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 45%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vibrant 2081-30

ΔE 0.9 · #BF5B68

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 1.2 · #C05D6B

Behr

Candy Drop MQ4-1

ΔE 1.5 · #BF5B6A

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pink K-705

ΔE 2.2 · #BE5E6B

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 4.5 · #B45762

Dunn-Edwards

Candied Apple DE5054

ΔE 5 · #B95B6D

Dulux

Energy Peak S02H7

ΔE 5.3 · #BB5F63

PPG

Salsa Diane 1186-6

ΔE 5.7 · #BB4F5C

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 6.7 · #D66972

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.8 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8 · #B34C53

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.1 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.3 · #A53C49

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.4 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 19.5 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 19.5 · #942A35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#C25D6A

#5CC1B4

Analogous

#C15C9C

#C25D6A

#C1815C

Triadic

#C25D6A

#6AC15C

#5C6AC1

Split-Complementary

#C25D6A

#5CC181

#5C9CC1

Tetradic

#C25D6A

#9CC15C

#5CC1B4

#815CC1

Monochromatic

#60242C

#983A46

#C25D6A

#D6949D

#EBCBD0

Rectangle

#C25D6A

#C1B45C

#5CC1B4

#5C6AC1

Compound

#C25D6A

#C1815C

#5CC1B4

#5C9CC1

Variations

Lighter

#CE7D88

#D5A2A9

#E4CBCF

Darker

#A83C4B

#752832

#45161C

Saturation

#9E8084

#C15C6A

#E03D53

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

4.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.07:1

Deuteranopia

#C25D6A

#928B67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C25D6A

#767668

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C25D6A

#BF6368

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Candy Drop 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

#D1726B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C25D6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE778F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#4BA89B

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: #C25D6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C25D6A;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-drop: #C25D6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-drop': '#C25D6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C25D6A] text-[#C25D6A]

SCSS

$candy-drop: #C25D6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C25D6A?

#C25D6A is Candy Drop, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C25D6A warm or cool?

Candy Drop reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Candy Drop?

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

What colors pair well with Candy Drop?

Candy Drop 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 Candy Drop?

You can download Candy Drop 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 Candy Drop?

The hex code is #C25D6A. In RGB it's 194, 93, 106, and in HSL it's 352°, 45%, 56%.

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