REDS

Fruit Cocktail

#D08995

RGB 208, 137, 149 · HSL 350°, 43%, 68% · CMYK 0, 34, 28, 18

Fruit Cocktail is #D08995 in HEX — rgb(208, 137, 149), hsl(350°, 43%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 28%, 18%).

Fruit Cocktail pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 43%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D08995

RGB208, 137, 149

HSL350°, 43%, 68%

HSV350°, 34%, 82%

CMYK0, 34, 28, 18

Decimal13666709

CSS RGBrgb(208, 137, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 43%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wild Scottish Rose K-699

ΔE 2.1 · #D28E9A

Benjamin Moore

Princess 1272

ΔE 3.2 · #C78792

Valspar

Doric Pink 1008-3C

ΔE 3.5 · #CA808B

Dulux

Sugar Tooth S01G4

ΔE 4.1 · #D68FA1

Behr

Portuguese Dawn S160-4

ΔE 4.1 · #C48592

Hallman-Lindsay

King's Cloak 86

ΔE 4.2 · #C48692

Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 4.8 · #CF8A8D

PPG

Madagascar Pink 1050-4

ΔE 5.5 · #D194A1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 5.5 · #D593A5

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 7.3 · #D28085

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 7.5 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.9 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.9 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.2 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 23.4 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#D08995

#8AD0C5

Analogous

#D08AB9

#D08995

#D0A28A

Triadic

#D08995

#96D08A

#8A96D0

Split-Complementary

#D08995

#8AD0A2

#8AB9D0

Tetradic

#D08995

#B9D08A

#8AD0C5

#A28AD0

Monochromatic

#8B3745

#BB5465

#D08995

#E6C1C7

#F8EDEF

Rectangle

#D08995

#D0C58A

#8AD0C5

#8A96D0

Compound

#D08995

#D0A28A

#8AD0C5

#8AB9D0

Variations

Lighter

#DAA2AB

#E0BCC2

#EBDADD

Darker

#BF5668

#8C3241

#531C25

Saturation

#B8A3A6

#D08A96

#E87387

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

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D08995

#ABA794

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D08995

#989894

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D08995

#CE8D8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fruit Cocktail 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

#DB938B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D08995

Daylight 5500K

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

#C998AF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#6CBBAE

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: #D08995;

CSS — background

background-color: #D08995;

CSS Variable

--color-fruit-cocktail: #D08995;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fruit-cocktail': '#D08995' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D08995] text-[#D08995]

SCSS

$fruit-cocktail: #D08995;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D08995?

#D08995 is Fruit Cocktail, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D08995 warm or cool?

Fruit Cocktail reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fruit Cocktail?

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

What colors pair well with Fruit Cocktail?

Fruit Cocktail 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 Fruit Cocktail?

You can download Fruit Cocktail 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 Fruit Cocktail?

The hex code is #D08995. In RGB it's 208, 137, 149, and in HSL it's 350°, 43%, 68%.

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