REDS

Strawberry Pink

#D9878B

RGB 217, 135, 139 · HSL 357°, 52%, 69% · CMYK 0, 38, 36, 15

Strawberry Pink is #D9878B in HEX — rgb(217, 135, 139), hsl(357°, 52%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 36%, 15%).

Strawberry Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 52%, 69%. 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#D9878B

RGB217, 135, 139

HSL357°, 52%, 69%

HSV357°, 38%, 85%

CMYK0, 38, 36, 15

Decimal14256011

CSS RGBrgb(217, 135, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 52%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Strawberry Pink 2001-3C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Porcelain Rose C-1093

ΔE 2.6 · #D98288

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 2.6 · #D28085

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D98685

Dulux

Galah S02H5

ΔE 3.1 · #D17F85

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 3.5 · #DD8389

Behr

Tropical Blooms BIC-17

ΔE 3.9 · #DA8784

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1285

ΔE 4 · #DE9192

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 4.2 · #DF8686

PPG

Pink Flambe 1186-4

ΔE 4.3 · #E68E96

Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 5.5 · #CF8A8D

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 8.6 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.5 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 10.5 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 22.2 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#D9878B

#87D9D5

Analogous

#D987B4

#D9878B

#D9AC87

Triadic

#D9878B

#8BD987

#878BD9

Split-Complementary

#D9878B

#87D9AC

#87B4D9

Tetradic

#D9878B

#B4D987

#87D9D5

#AC87D9

Monochromatic

#973035

#C74D53

#D9878B

#EBC1C3

#F9ECEC

Rectangle

#D9878B

#D9D587

#87D9D5

#878BD9

Compound

#D9878B

#D9AC87

#87D9D5

#87B4D9

Variations

Lighter

#E19FA2

#E5BBBD

#EDD9DA

Darker

#CB4E55

#98292F

#5A171A

Saturation

#BCA4A5

#D9878B

#EC747A

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9878B

#B0A989

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9878B

#99998A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9878B

#D78A8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Strawberry Pink 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

#E29283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9878B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF97A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#67C4C0

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: #D9878B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9878B;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-pink: #D9878B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-pink': '#D9878B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9878B] text-[#D9878B]

SCSS

$strawberry-pink: #D9878B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9878B?

#D9878B is Strawberry Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D9878B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Strawberry Pink?

Strawberry Pink 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 Strawberry Pink?

You can download Strawberry Pink 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 Strawberry Pink?

The hex code is #D9878B. In RGB it's 217, 135, 139, and in HSL it's 357°, 52%, 69%.

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