REDS

Pulp

#E18289

RGB 225, 130, 137 · HSL 356°, 61%, 70% · CMYK 0, 42, 39, 12

Pulp is #E18289 in HEX — rgb(225, 130, 137), hsl(356°, 61%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 39%, 12%).

Pulp pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 61%, 70%. 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#E18289

RGB225, 130, 137

HSL356°, 61%, 70%

HSV356°, 42%, 88%

CMYK0, 42, 39, 12

Decimal14779017

CSS RGBrgb(225, 130, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 61%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Coral 2007-40

ΔE 2.1 · #DF7D84

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 2.1 · #DD8389

Valspar

Poppy Field 1006-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #E6888F

Vista Paint

Sweet Amelia K-666

ΔE 2.5 · #DD8489

Dulux

Pink Chi S03H5

ΔE 2.9 · #E4898D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 4 · #DF8686

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 4.6 · #EA8386

PPG

Pink Flambe 1186-4

ΔE 5.1 · #E68E96

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 5.8 · #D98685

Behr

Copperleaf 210D-5

ΔE 5.9 · #D07678

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 6.1 · #DD7788

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 6.2 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 9.8 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.9 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 15.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 21.9 · #E36E5A

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

#E18289

#84E1DB

Analogous

#E184B9

#E18289

#E1AC84

Triadic

#E18289

#8AE184

#848AE1

Split-Complementary

#E18289

#84E1AC

#84B9E1

Tetradic

#E18289

#B9E184

#84E1DB

#AC84E1

Monochromatic

#A42830

#D24650

#E18289

#F0C1C5

#FAEAEC

Rectangle

#E18289

#E1DB84

#84E1DB

#848AE1

Compound

#E18289

#E1AC84

#84E1DB

#84B9E1

Variations

Lighter

#E79CA1

#E9B9BC

#F0D9DA

Darker

#D74751

#A42029

#611116

Saturation

#C0A5A6

#E1848A

#F0757D

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E18289

#B2AB87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E18289

#989888

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E18289

#DF868B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pulp 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

#E88E82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E18289

Daylight 5500K

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

#D593A6

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.

#62CDC6

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: #E18289;

CSS — background

background-color: #E18289;

CSS Variable

--color-pulp: #E18289;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pulp': '#E18289' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E18289] text-[#E18289]

SCSS

$pulp: #E18289;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E18289?

#E18289 is Pulp, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E18289 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pulp?

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

What colors pair well with Pulp?

Pulp 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 Pulp?

You can download Pulp 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 Pulp?

The hex code is #E18289. In RGB it's 225, 130, 137, and in HSL it's 356°, 61%, 70%.

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