REDS

Childhood Crush

#E26D68

RGB 226, 109, 104 · HSL 2°, 68%, 65% · CMYK 0, 52, 54, 11

Childhood Crush is #E26D68 in HEX — rgb(226, 109, 104), hsl(2°, 68%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 54%, 11%).

Childhood Crush pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 68%, 65%. 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#E26D68

RGB226, 109, 104

HSL2°, 68%, 65%

HSV2°, 54%, 89%

CMYK0, 52, 54, 11

Decimal14839144

CSS RGBrgb(226, 109, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 68%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

Exact match

Vista Paint

Childhood Crush C-1087

ΔE 1.1 · #DF6B65

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 1.9 · #E77069

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 2.7 · #E96E6C

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 3.6 · #DD7066

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 4.5 · #DF655D

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 4.7 · #D76968

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 5.3 · #EC7878

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 6.9 · #D76C6E

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 8 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.1 · #E36E5A

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.2 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 9.4 · #CC6653

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.9 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.6 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 18.1 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#E26D68

#69DEE2

Analogous

#E269A2

#E26D68

#E2AA69

Triadic

#E26D68

#69E26D

#6D69E2

Split-Complementary

#E26D68

#69E2AA

#69A2E2

Tetradic

#E26D68

#A2E269

#69DEE2

#AA69E2

Monochromatic

#96211D

#D62F29

#E26D68

#EFACA9

#FBEAEA

Rectangle

#E26D68

#DEE269

#69DEE2

#6D69E2

Compound

#E26D68

#E2AA69

#69DEE2

#69A2E2

Variations

Lighter

#E88A87

#E8ADAA

#EFD2D1

Darker

#DC332D

#9F1C17

#5F0E0C

Saturation

#B89594

#E26D69

#F1605B

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.62:1

Deuteranopia

#E26D68

#ADA164

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E26D68

#8B8B69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E26D68

#E07078

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Childhood Crush 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

#E97E69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E26D68

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6838D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#4BCACF

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: #E26D68;

CSS — background

background-color: #E26D68;

CSS Variable

--color-childhood-crush: #E26D68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'childhood-crush': '#E26D68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E26D68] text-[#E26D68]

SCSS

$childhood-crush: #E26D68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E26D68?

#E26D68 is Childhood Crush, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E26D68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Childhood Crush?

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

What colors pair well with Childhood Crush?

Childhood Crush 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 Childhood Crush?

You can download Childhood Crush 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 Childhood Crush?

The hex code is #E26D68. In RGB it's 226, 109, 104, and in HSL it's 2°, 68%, 65%.

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