REDS

Marker Pink

#E3969B

RGB 227, 150, 155 · HSL 356°, 58%, 74% · CMYK 0, 34, 32, 11

Marker Pink is #E3969B in HEX — rgb(227, 150, 155), hsl(356°, 58%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 32%, 11%).

Marker Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 58%, 74%. 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#E3969B

RGB227, 150, 155

HSL356°, 58%, 74%

HSV356°, 34%, 89%

CMYK0, 34, 32, 11

Decimal14915227

CSS RGBrgb(227, 150, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 58%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Medium Terracotta 210D-4

ΔE 1.4 · #DF9397

Benjamin Moore

Secret 1284

ΔE 2.1 · #E0989D

Dulux

Pink Floyd S03H4

ΔE 2.4 · #EB9AA0

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 3.2 · #EC9B9D

Valspar

Honeysuckle Rose 2002-3C

ΔE 3.6 · #DD9090

Vista Paint

Wood Nymph C-1092

ΔE 3.7 · #EBA0A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Nymph 1093

ΔE 3.9 · #EBA0A7

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 4.4 · #F1A1A6

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 4.5 · #DD9592

Sherwin-Williams

Jaipur Pink SW6577

ΔE 5.3 · #E392A1

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 5.5 · #DE9B98

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.3 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.7 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.8 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.1 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 24 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#E3969B

#96E3DE

Analogous

#E396C2

#E3969B

#E3B896

Triadic

#E3969B

#9BE396

#969BE3

Split-Complementary

#E3969B

#96E3B8

#96C2E3

Tetradic

#E3969B

#C2E396

#96E3DE

#B896E3

Monochromatic

#B12F38

#D35A62

#E3969B

#F3D3D5

#FAEBEC

Rectangle

#E3969B

#E3DE96

#96E3DE

#969BE3

Compound

#E3969B

#E3B896

#96E3DE

#96C2E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9ABAF

#EBC4C6

#F1DEE0

Darker

#D65860

#AA262E

#651419

Saturation

#C8B1B3

#E3969B

#F1888F

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3969B

#BCB59A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3969B

#A6A69A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3969B

#E1999C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Marker 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

#EA9D8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3969B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7A2B4

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.

#72CFC9

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: #E3969B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3969B;

CSS Variable

--color-marker-pink: #E3969B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marker-pink': '#E3969B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3969B] text-[#E3969B]

SCSS

$marker-pink: #E3969B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3969B?

#E3969B is Marker Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E3969B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marker Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Marker Pink?

Marker 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 Marker Pink?

You can download Marker 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 Marker Pink?

The hex code is #E3969B. In RGB it's 227, 150, 155, and in HSL it's 356°, 58%, 74%.

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