REDS

Hot Gossip

#E07C89

RGB 224, 124, 137 · HSL 352°, 62%, 68% · CMYK 0, 45, 39, 12

Hot Gossip is #E07C89 in HEX — rgb(224, 124, 137), hsl(352°, 62%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 39%, 12%).

Hot Gossip pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 62%, 68%. 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#E07C89

RGB224, 124, 137

HSL352°, 62%, 68%

HSV352°, 45%, 88%

CMYK0, 45, 39, 12

Decimal14711945

CSS RGBrgb(224, 124, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 62%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 1.6 · #E47F8A

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 2.5 · #DD7788

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Pink 2004-40

ΔE 2.8 · #E58091

Hallman-Lindsay

Dimple 1099

ΔE 3.2 · #E9808B

Dulux

Babe S03H6

ΔE 4.8 · #DC7B7F

Valspar

Poppy Field 1006-1C

ΔE 5.1 · #E6888F

Behr

Indian Sunset M170-5

ΔE 5.4 · #DD768D

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 5.5 · #EA899A

PPG

Mexican Chile 1186-5

ΔE 6.2 · #D16D76

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 6.3 · #EA8386

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 7.6 · #DF8686

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 8.8 · #EF8988

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.7 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.5 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 15.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 22.8 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#E07C89

#7BE0D3

Analogous

#E07BBB

#E07C89

#E0A07B

Triadic

#E07C89

#88E07B

#7B88E0

Split-Complementary

#E07C89

#7BE0A0

#7BBBE0

Tetradic

#E07C89

#BBE07B

#7BE0D3

#A07BE0

Monochromatic

#9D2535

#D13D51

#E07C89

#EFB9C0

#FAEAEC

Rectangle

#E07C89

#E0D37B

#7BE0D3

#7B88E0

Compound

#E07C89

#E0A07B

#7BE0D3

#7BBBE0

Variations

Lighter

#E695A0

#E8B4BB

#EFD6D9

Darker

#D63F53

#A01E30

#5F101A

Saturation

#BD9EA2

#E07B88

#EF6B7D

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E07C89

#AFA887

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E07C89

#949487

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E07C89

#DD8186

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hot Gossip 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

#E78A82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E07C89

Daylight 5500K

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

#D58FA6

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.

#5BCCBD

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: #E07C89;

CSS — background

background-color: #E07C89;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-gossip: #E07C89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-gossip': '#E07C89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E07C89] text-[#E07C89]

SCSS

$hot-gossip: #E07C89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E07C89?

#E07C89 is Hot Gossip, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E07C89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hot Gossip?

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

What colors pair well with Hot Gossip?

Hot Gossip 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 Hot Gossip?

You can download Hot Gossip 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 Hot Gossip?

The hex code is #E07C89. In RGB it's 224, 124, 137, and in HSL it's 352°, 62%, 68%.

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