REDS

Pale Berry

#E39E9C

RGB 227, 158, 156 · HSL 2°, 56%, 75% · CMYK 0, 30, 31, 11

Pale Berry is #E39E9C in HEX — rgb(227, 158, 156), hsl(2°, 56%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 31%, 11%).

Pale Berry pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 56%, 75%. 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#E39E9C

RGB227, 158, 156

HSL2°, 56%, 75%

HSV2°, 31%, 89%

CMYK0, 30, 31, 11

Decimal14917276

CSS RGBrgb(227, 158, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 56%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Tangelo S05G4

ΔE 1.3 · #E5A1A0

Kilz

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ΔE 1.6 · #DE9B98

Behr

California Coral M190-4

ΔE 1.9 · #E9A1A0

Valspar

Juicy Peach 2001-6A

ΔE 2.1 · #DD9C9B

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 1292

ΔE 3.5 · #DA9B95

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 3.5 · #DD9592

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 3.6 · #D89696

Vista Paint

Pink Carnation K-667

ΔE 3.9 · #EEA5A7

PPG

Pink Clay Pot 1051-4

ΔE 4.6 · #D99294

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 5.8 · #F1A1A6

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 6.4 · #F0AFA8

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.4 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 10.7 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.2 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.6 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 19.1 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#E39E9C

#9CE1E3

Analogous

#E39CBD

#E39E9C

#E3C29C

Triadic

#E39E9C

#9CE39E

#9E9CE3

Split-Complementary

#E39E9C

#9CE3C2

#9CBDE3

Tetradic

#E39E9C

#BDE39C

#9CE1E3

#C29CE3

Monochromatic

#B33732

#D26460

#E39E9C

#F4D8D7

#F9ECEB

Rectangle

#E39E9C

#E1E39C

#9CE1E3

#9E9CE3

Compound

#E39E9C

#E3C29C

#9CE1E3

#9CBDE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9B1AF

#EBC8C7

#F1E1E0

Darker

#D5615D

#AA2D28

#651816

Saturation

#CAB5B5

#E39E9C

#F1918E

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E39E9C

#C0B99B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E39E9C

#ACAC9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E39E9C

#E19FA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pale Berry 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

#EAA390

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E39E9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7A8B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#77CCCF

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: #E39E9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E39E9C;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-berry: #E39E9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-berry': '#E39E9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E39E9C] text-[#E39E9C]

SCSS

$pale-berry: #E39E9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E39E9C?

#E39E9C is Pale Berry, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E39E9C warm or cool?

Pale Berry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Berry?

Pale Berry 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 Pale Berry?

You can download Pale Berry 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 Pale Berry?

The hex code is #E39E9C. In RGB it's 227, 158, 156, and in HSL it's 2°, 56%, 75%.

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