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Rubylicious

#DB1459

RGB 219, 20, 89 · HSL 339°, 83%, 47% · CMYK 0, 91, 59, 14

Rubylicious is #DB1459 in HEX — rgb(219, 20, 89), hsl(339°, 83%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 59%, 14%).

Rubylicious pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 83%, 47%. 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#DB1459

RGB219, 20, 89

HSL339°, 83%, 47%

HSV339°, 91%, 86%

CMYK0, 91, 59, 14

Decimal14357593

CSS RGBrgb(219, 20, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 83%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Firecracker 150B-6

ΔE 6.6 · #E8325E

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 11.5 · #D72D6D

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 15.9 · #C1334B

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 17 · #DC506E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 17.5 · #F93753

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 17.6 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 19.3 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 19.8 · #C32535

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 19.9 · #C52033

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 22.7 · #C84F68

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 22.9 · #C53E40

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 23.7 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 27.7 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 27.9 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 28.6 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 29.7 · #B34C53

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#DB1459

#14DB96

Analogous

#DB14BD

#DB1459

#DB3214

Triadic

#DB1459

#5ADB14

#145ADB

Split-Complementary

#DB1459

#14DB32

#14BDDB

Tetradic

#DB1459

#BDDB14

#14DB96

#3214DB

Monochromatic

#4F0721

#950E3D

#DB1459

#EF4E86

#F594B6

Rectangle

#DB1459

#DB9614

#14DB96

#145ADB

Compound

#DB1459

#DB3214

#14DB96

#14BDDB

Variations

Lighter

#ED3978

#E7759D

#EBB4C7

Darker

#B30C47

#7E0630

#4B021B

Saturation

#965A6F

#DB145A

#E60A57

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

4.93:1

vs Black

4.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DB1459

#948A53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB1459

#646454

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB1459

#D73542

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rubylicious 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

#E43C5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB1459

Daylight 5500K

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

#D14182

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#1EAE7B

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: #DB1459;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB1459;

CSS Variable

--color-rubylicious: #DB1459;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rubylicious': '#DB1459' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB1459] text-[#DB1459]

SCSS

$rubylicious: #DB1459;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB1459?

#DB1459 is Rubylicious, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DB1459 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rubylicious?

Rubylicious 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 Rubylicious?

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

Where can I download Rubylicious?

You can download Rubylicious 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 Rubylicious?

The hex code is #DB1459. In RGB it's 219, 20, 89, and in HSL it's 339°, 83%, 47%.

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