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Strawberry Mix

#E42D65

RGB 228, 45, 101 · HSL 342°, 77%, 54% · CMYK 0, 80, 56, 11

Strawberry Mix is #E42D65 in HEX — rgb(228, 45, 101), hsl(342°, 77%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 56%, 11%).

Strawberry Mix pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 77%, 54%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E42D65

RGB228, 45, 101

HSL342°, 77%, 54%

HSV342°, 80%, 89%

CMYK0, 80, 56, 11

Decimal14953829

CSS RGBrgb(228, 45, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 77%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Roulette P170-5

ΔE 4.3 · #E43C69

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 9.1 · #D72D6D

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 13.9 · #DC506E

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 14 · #D04667

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 16.4 · #DA5265

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 17.4 · #D34E5F

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 18.1 · #F93753

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 20.3 · #D95862

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 20.4 · #C84F68

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 21.4 · #F06D87

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 21.8 · #CB556E

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 23.2 · #C53E40

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 27.7 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 28.1 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 28.9 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 29.9 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#E42D65

#2FE4AE

Analogous

#E42FC0

#E42D65

#E4542F

Triadic

#E42D65

#66E42F

#2F66E4

Split-Complementary

#E42D65

#2FE454

#2FC0E4

Tetradic

#E42D65

#C0E42F

#2FE4AE

#542FE4

Monochromatic

#6C0E2A

#B01745

#E42D65

#ED7398

#F6B7CA

Rectangle

#E42D65

#E4AE2F

#2FE4AE

#2F66E4

Compound

#E42D65

#E4542F

#2FE4AE

#2FC0E4

Variations

Lighter

#E95984

#E78BA6

#ECC0CD

Darker

#C7154B

#8C0C32

#53051C

Saturation

#A56F7F

#E42F66

#F22260

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

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.86:1

Deuteranopia

#E42D65

#9C935F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E42D65

#6D6D60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E42D65

#E0444F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Strawberry Mix 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

#EA4E67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E42D65

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8538B

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.

#28C294

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: #E42D65;

CSS — background

background-color: #E42D65;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-mix: #E42D65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-mix': '#E42D65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E42D65] text-[#E42D65]

SCSS

$strawberry-mix: #E42D65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E42D65?

#E42D65 is Strawberry Mix, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E42D65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Mix?

Strawberry Mix 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 Strawberry Mix?

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

Where can I download Strawberry Mix?

You can download Strawberry Mix 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 Mix?

The hex code is #E42D65. In RGB it's 228, 45, 101, and in HSL it's 342°, 77%, 54%.

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