REDS

Red

#E16078

RGB 225, 96, 120 · HSL 349°, 68%, 63% · CMYK 0, 57, 47, 12

Red is #E16078 in HEX — rgb(225, 96, 120), hsl(349°, 68%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 47%, 12%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 68%, 63%. 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#E16078

RGB225, 96, 120

HSL349°, 68%, 63%

HSV349°, 57%, 88%

CMYK0, 57, 47, 12

Decimal14770296

CSS RGBrgb(225, 96, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 68%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Kenny's Kiss 1184-6

ΔE 4 · #D45871

Dunn-Edwards

Slice of Watermelon DE5068

ΔE 4.2 · #E1697C

Benjamin Moore

Deco 1328

ΔE 4.7 · #DE687A

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 5.1 · #F06D87

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 6.1 · #D55E7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 6.2 · #F56F88

Behr

Matadors Cape M160-6

ΔE 6.7 · #D34F71

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 6.9 · #CB556E

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 7.2 · #D46575

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 7.6 · #C84F68

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.5 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 14.1 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 19.1 · #A53C49

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 19.9 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 22.1 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.6 · #AA3E71

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#E16078

#60E1C9

Analogous

#E160B8

#E16078

#E18960

Triadic

#E16078

#78E160

#6078E1

Split-Complementary

#E16078

#60E189

#60B8E1

Tetradic

#E16078

#B8E160

#60E1C9

#8960E1

Monochromatic

#8D1B30

#CE2746

#E16078

#EDA1AF

#F9E1E5

Rectangle

#E16078

#E1C960

#60E1C9

#6078E1

Compound

#E16078

#E18960

#60E1C9

#60B8E1

Variations

Lighter

#E78093

#E7A6B2

#EECED4

Darker

#DB2647

#9A162E

#5C0B1A

Saturation

#B48D94

#E16078

#F0516E

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

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.15:1

Deuteranopia

#E16078

#A69E75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E16078

#828275

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E16078

#DE696F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red 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

#E87575

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E16078

Daylight 5500K

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

#D57A99

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.

#44CDB4

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: #E16078;

CSS — background

background-color: #E16078;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #E16078;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#E16078' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E16078] text-[#E16078]

SCSS

$red: #E16078;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E16078?

#E16078 is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E16078 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

Red 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 Red?

You can download Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #E16078. In RGB it's 225, 96, 120, and in HSL it's 349°, 68%, 63%.

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