REDS

Ruddy Pink

#E18E96

RGB 225, 142, 150 · HSL 354°, 58%, 72% · CMYK 0, 37, 33, 12

Ruddy Pink is #E18E96 in HEX — rgb(225, 142, 150), hsl(354°, 58%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 33%, 12%).

Ruddy Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 58%, 72%. 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#E18E96

RGB225, 142, 150

HSL354°, 58%, 72%

HSV354°, 37%, 88%

CMYK0, 37, 33, 12

Decimal14782102

CSS RGBrgb(225, 142, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 58%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pink Flambe 1186-4

ΔE 2.2 · #E68E96

Valspar

Strawberry Pink 2001-3C

ΔE 3.5 · #D9878B

Behr

Medium Terracotta 210D-4

ΔE 3.5 · #DF9397

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 3.8 · #ED939D

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1285

ΔE 4.1 · #DE9192

Dulux

Pink Floyd S03H4

ΔE 4.3 · #EB9AA0

Vista Paint

Rosey Bouquet K-706

ΔE 4.8 · #DA8C9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 5 · #DD8389

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 5.6 · #D28085

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 6 · #D98685

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 6.3 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 6.7 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 6.8 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 25.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#E18E96

#8EE1D9

Analogous

#E18EC0

#E18E96

#E1AF8E

Triadic

#E18E96

#96E18E

#8E96E1

Split-Complementary

#E18E96

#8EE1AF

#8EC0E1

Tetradic

#E18E96

#C0E18E

#8EE1D9

#AF8EE1

Monochromatic

#A92D39

#D1525E

#E18E96

#F1CBCE

#FAEBEC

Rectangle

#E18E96

#E1D98E

#8EE1D9

#8E96E1

Compound

#E18E96

#E1AF8E

#8EE1D9

#8EC0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7A5AB

#E9BFC3

#F0DCDE

Darker

#D5515E

#A52531

#62141B

Saturation

#C4ABAE

#E18E96

#F07F8A

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E18E96

#B7B194

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E18E96

#A0A095

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E18E96

#DF9295

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruddy Pink 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

#E8978C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E18E96

Daylight 5500K

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

#D59CB0

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.

#6BCDC3

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: #E18E96;

CSS — background

background-color: #E18E96;

CSS Variable

--color-ruddy-pink: #E18E96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruddy-pink': '#E18E96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E18E96] text-[#E18E96]

SCSS

$ruddy-pink: #E18E96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E18E96?

#E18E96 is Ruddy Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E18E96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruddy Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Ruddy Pink?

Ruddy Pink 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 Ruddy Pink?

You can download Ruddy Pink 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 Ruddy Pink?

The hex code is #E18E96. In RGB it's 225, 142, 150, and in HSL it's 354°, 58%, 72%.

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