REDS

Pecos Spice

#E29581

RGB 226, 149, 129 · HSL 12°, 63%, 70% · CMYK 0, 34, 43, 11

Pecos Spice is #E29581 in HEX — rgb(226, 149, 129), hsl(12°, 63%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 43%, 11%).

Pecos Spice pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 63%, 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#E29581

RGB226, 149, 129

HSL12°, 63%, 70%

HSV12°, 43%, 89%

CMYK0, 34, 43, 11

Decimal14849409

CSS RGBrgb(226, 149, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 63%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pecos Spice 230D-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 1.7 · #E49780

Benjamin Moore

Coral 032

ΔE 1.9 · #E1917D

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

ΔE 3.1 · #E49C86

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 3.4 · #E18F79

Valspar

Desert Rose 2004-3C

ΔE 3.5 · #E7927F

Vista Paint

Alexandra Peach C-1058

ΔE 3.7 · #DC9784

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 4.3 · #DB9785

Dulux

Paddy S06F5

ΔE 4.4 · #DA9284

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 6.6 · #E5A192

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.5 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.8 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.7 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#E29581

#82CFE3

Analogous

#E3829F

#E29581

#E3C682

Triadic

#E29581

#82E396

#9682E3

Split-Complementary

#E29581

#82E3C6

#829FE3

Tetradic

#E29581

#9FE382

#82CFE3

#C682E3

Monochromatic

#A63F26

#D56144

#E29581

#F1CAC1

#FAEDEA

Rectangle

#E29581

#CFE382

#82CFE3

#9682E3

Compound

#E29581

#E3C682

#82CFE3

#829FE3

Variations

Lighter

#E8AB9B

#EAC2B9

#F0DDD8

Darker

#D96245

#A6391E

#632010

Saturation

#C1AAA4

#E39682

#F18D74

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

2.37:1

Fail

vs Black

8.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E29581

#BDB37F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E29581

#A5A584

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E29581

#E1949A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pecos Spice 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

#E99C7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E29581

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6A1A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#60B9CF

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: #E29581;

CSS — background

background-color: #E29581;

CSS Variable

--color-pecos-spice: #E29581;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pecos-spice': '#E29581' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E29581] text-[#E29581]

SCSS

$pecos-spice: #E29581;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E29581?

#E29581 is Pecos Spice, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E29581 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pecos Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Pecos Spice?

Pecos Spice 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 Pecos Spice?

You can download Pecos Spice 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 Pecos Spice?

The hex code is #E29581. In RGB it's 226, 149, 129, and in HSL it's 12°, 63%, 70%.

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