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Love Surge

#CE1D51

RGB 206, 29, 81 · HSL 342°, 75%, 46% · CMYK 0, 86, 61, 19

Love Surge is #CE1D51 in HEX — rgb(206, 29, 81), hsl(342°, 75%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 86%, 61%, 19%).

Love Surge pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 75%, 46%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CE1D51

RGB206, 29, 81

HSL342°, 75%, 46%

HSV342°, 86%, 81%

CMYK0, 86, 61, 19

Decimal13507921

CSS RGBrgb(206, 29, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 75%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Whip Lash P150-6

ΔE 7 · #CD1E45

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 10.3 · #C1334B

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 12.3 · #C53A4B

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 12.4 · #D72D6D

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 13.1 · #C93543

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 15.1 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Red Baron K-672

ΔE 15.2 · #BE2535

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Heat 1082

ΔE 16 · #C2343C

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 17.9 · #BC383C

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 18.3 · #F93753

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 18.5 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 18.6 · #AD2C34

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 22.5 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 23 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 23.2 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 24.5 · #B34C53

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CE1D51

#1DCD98

Analogous

#CD1DAA

#CE1D51

#CD411D

Triadic

#CE1D51

#52CD1D

#1D52CD

Split-Complementary

#CE1D51

#1DCD41

#1DAACD

Tetradic

#CE1D51

#AACD1D

#1DCD98

#411DCD

Monochromatic

#470A1D

#8A1437

#CE1D51

#E6517E

#F094AF

Rectangle

#CE1D51

#CD981D

#1DCD98

#1D52CD

Compound

#CE1D51

#CD411D

#1DCD98

#1DAACD

Variations

Lighter

#E33E70

#E17897

#E8B6C5

Darker

#A81440

#760B2B

#460519

Saturation

#905B6B

#CD1D52

#DC0F4C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.36:1

vs Black

3.92:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CE1D51

#8C824B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE1D51

#5F5F4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE1D51

#CA3541

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Love Surge strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DA4258

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE1D51

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7477C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#24A37D

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: #CE1D51;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE1D51;

CSS Variable

--color-love-surge: #CE1D51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'love-surge': '#CE1D51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE1D51] text-[#CE1D51]

SCSS

$love-surge: #CE1D51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE1D51?

#CE1D51 is Love Surge, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CE1D51 warm or cool?

Love Surge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Love Surge?

Love Surge works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Love Surge?

Love Surge pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Love Surge?

You can download Love Surge 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 Love Surge?

The hex code is #CE1D51. In RGB it's 206, 29, 81, and in HSL it's 342°, 75%, 46%.

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