REDS

Strawberry Memory

#E2958D

RGB 226, 149, 141 · HSL 6°, 59%, 72% · CMYK 0, 34, 38, 11

Strawberry Memory is #E2958D in HEX — rgb(226, 149, 141), hsl(6°, 59%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 38%, 11%).

Strawberry Memory pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 59%, 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#E2958D

RGB226, 149, 141

HSL6°, 59%, 72%

HSV6°, 38%, 89%

CMYK0, 34, 38, 11

Decimal14849421

CSS RGBrgb(226, 149, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 59%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Southwest Stone 220D-4

ΔE 0.8 · #E1958E

Valspar

Salmon Rose 2003-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #E7968B

Dulux

Tuscan Image S05G5

ΔE 2.8 · #DC908C

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 2.8 · #E59C93

Benjamin Moore

Minstrel 1297

ΔE 2.9 · #E79B96

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 3.8 · #DD9592

PPG

Holland Tile 1064-5

ΔE 3.9 · #DD9789

Vista Paint

Rocky Cliff K-1091

ΔE 5.9 · #DC9886

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 5.9 · #DB9785

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 6.2 · #EE9489

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 7.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.5 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 11.9 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.4 · #C57B67

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.2 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 19.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#E2958D

#8DD9E2

Analogous

#E28DAF

#E2958D

#E2C08D

Triadic

#E2958D

#8DE296

#968DE2

Split-Complementary

#E2958D

#8DE2C0

#8DAFE2

Tetradic

#E2958D

#AFE28D

#8DD9E2

#C08DE2

Monochromatic

#AA392C

#D25E51

#E2958D

#F1CECA

#FAECEB

Rectangle

#E2958D

#D9E28D

#8DD9E2

#968DE2

Compound

#E2958D

#E2C08D

#8DD9E2

#8DAFE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8ABA4

#EAC3BF

#F0DEDC

Darker

#D65D50

#A73123

#631B13

Saturation

#C4ADAB

#E2968D

#F08A7F

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2958D

#BCB48B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2958D

#A5A58E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2958D

#E1969B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Strawberry Memory 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

#E99C85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2958D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6A1A9

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.

#6AC4CE

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: #E2958D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2958D;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-memory: #E2958D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-memory': '#E2958D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2958D] text-[#E2958D]

SCSS

$strawberry-memory: #E2958D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2958D?

#E2958D is Strawberry Memory, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E2958D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Memory?

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

What colors pair well with Strawberry Memory?

Strawberry Memory 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 Strawberry Memory?

You can download Strawberry Memory 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 Strawberry Memory?

The hex code is #E2958D. In RGB it's 226, 149, 141, and in HSL it's 6°, 59%, 72%.

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