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Pomelo Red

#E38FAC

RGB 227, 143, 172 · HSL 339°, 60%, 73% · CMYK 0, 37, 24, 11

Pomelo Red is #E38FAC in HEX — rgb(227, 143, 172), hsl(339°, 60%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 24%, 11%).

Pomelo Red pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 60%, 73%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E38FAC

RGB227, 143, 172

HSL339°, 60%, 73%

HSV339°, 37%, 89%

CMYK0, 37, 24, 11

Decimal14913452

CSS RGBrgb(227, 143, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 60%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2078-40

ΔE 3.7 · #DD86A7

Behr

Sweet Chrysanthemum HDC-MD-10A

ΔE 4.2 · #DD84A4

Valspar

Positively Pink 1003-1C

ΔE 4.3 · #EC9BB8

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 4.4 · #D6859F

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 5 · #E398AF

Vista Paint

Euphoric Rose K-722

ΔE 5.8 · #D993B1

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 5.8 · #D4839A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pegeen Peony 1134

ΔE 7 · #EA9FB4

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 7.3 · #EB92A3

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 8.6 · #D593A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.5 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 11.4 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11.4 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.5 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 30.9 · #B6A39C

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E38FAC

#91E3C7

Analogous

#E391D7

#E38FAC

#E39D91

Triadic

#E38FAC

#AEE391

#91AEE3

Split-Complementary

#E38FAC

#91E39D

#91D7E3

Tetradic

#E38FAC

#D7E391

#91E3C7

#9D91E3

Monochromatic

#AF2C5A

#D45481

#E38FAC

#F3CEDB

#FAEBF0

Rectangle

#E38FAC

#E3C791

#91E3C7

#91AEE3

Compound

#E38FAC

#E39D91

#91E3C7

#91D7E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9A7BE

#EBC1CF

#F1DDE4

Darker

#D85281

#AA2352

#65122F

Saturation

#C7AEB6

#E391AE

#F183AA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E38FAC

#B6B4AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E38FAC

#A1A1A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E38FAC

#E09698

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pomelo Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EA989C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E38FAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D79DC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#6DD0AD

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: #E38FAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E38FAC;

CSS Variable

--color-pomelo-red: #E38FAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pomelo-red': '#E38FAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E38FAC] text-[#E38FAC]

SCSS

$pomelo-red: #E38FAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E38FAC?

#E38FAC is Pomelo Red, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E38FAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pomelo Red?

Pomelo Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pomelo Red?

Pomelo Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pomelo Red?

You can download Pomelo Red 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 Pomelo Red?

The hex code is #E38FAC. In RGB it's 227, 143, 172, and in HSL it's 339°, 60%, 73%.

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