REDS

Tomato

#E09C92

RGB 224, 156, 146 · HSL 8°, 56%, 73% · CMYK 0, 30, 35, 12

Tomato is #E09C92 in HEX — rgb(224, 156, 146), hsl(8°, 56%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 35%, 12%).

Tomato pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 56%, 73%. 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#E09C92

RGB224, 156, 146

HSL8°, 56%, 73%

HSV8°, 35%, 88%

CMYK0, 30, 35, 12

Decimal14720146

CSS RGBrgb(224, 156, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 56%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tomato 2089-40

Exact match

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 2.1 · #E59C93

Valspar

Salmon Run 2002-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #DC9E95

Dulux

Cuticle Pink S06F4

ΔE 2.8 · #E3A29A

Behr

Coral Cloud M200-4

ΔE 3 · #E8A49B

PPG

Holland Tile 1064-5

ΔE 3.1 · #DD9789

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 3.1 · #E5A192

Vista Paint

Rocky Cliff K-1091

ΔE 4.7 · #DC9886

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 4.8 · #DB9785

Sherwin-Williams

Rosedust SW0025

ΔE 6.3 · #CC8D84

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.8 · #D6A496

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.2 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 9.4 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.6 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 17.4 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#E09C92

#94D6E1

Analogous

#E194B0

#E09C92

#E1C494

Triadic

#E09C92

#94E19E

#9E94E1

Split-Complementary

#E09C92

#94E1C4

#94B0E1

Tetradic

#E09C92

#B0E194

#94D6E1

#C494E1

Monochromatic

#AB4130

#D06858

#E09C92

#F2D4CF

#F9EDEB

Rectangle

#E09C92

#D6E194

#94D6E1

#9E94E1

Compound

#E09C92

#E1C494

#94D6E1

#94B0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7B1A9

#E9C7C2

#F0E0DD

Darker

#D36757

#A53827

#621F15

Saturation

#C6B2AF

#E19E94

#F09384

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E09C92

#BEB691

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E09C92

#AAAA93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E09C92

#DF9CA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tomato 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

#E7A289

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E09C92

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5A7AD

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.

#70C0CC

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: #E09C92;

CSS — background

background-color: #E09C92;

CSS Variable

--color-tomato: #E09C92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tomato': '#E09C92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E09C92] text-[#E09C92]

SCSS

$tomato: #E09C92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E09C92?

#E09C92 is Tomato, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E09C92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tomato?

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

What colors pair well with Tomato?

Tomato 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 Tomato?

You can download Tomato 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 Tomato?

The hex code is #E09C92. In RGB it's 224, 156, 146, and in HSL it's 8°, 56%, 73%.

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