REDS

Natural Candy Pink

#E4717A

RGB 228, 113, 122 · HSL 355°, 68%, 67% · CMYK 0, 50, 46, 11

Natural Candy Pink is #E4717A in HEX — rgb(228, 113, 122), hsl(355°, 68%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 46%, 11%).

Natural Candy Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 68%, 67%. 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#E4717A

RGB228, 113, 122

HSL355°, 68%, 67%

HSV355°, 50%, 89%

CMYK0, 50, 46, 11

Decimal14971258

CSS RGBrgb(228, 113, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 68%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #E06E78

Behr

Guava Jam 200D-5

ΔE 2.8 · #E87077

Vista Paint

Lady Love K-673

ΔE 3.1 · #E06A78

Benjamin Moore

Florida 1320

ΔE 3.2 · #E87076

PPG

Bleeding Heart 1185-5 · 17-14

ΔE 4 · #E66A77

Dunn-Edwards

Redstone DE5082

ΔE 4.2 · #E46B71

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 4.2 · #D66972

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 6.2 · #D46575

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 6.5 · #D36E70

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Coral 1087

ΔE 6.6 · #EC7E7C

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 9.6 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.1 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 12.1 · #CD746D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 16.5 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.3 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.8 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#E4717A

#72E4DB

Analogous

#E472B4

#E4717A

#E4A172

Triadic

#E4717A

#7BE472

#727BE4

Split-Complementary

#E4717A

#72E4A1

#72B4E4

Tetradic

#E4717A

#B4E472

#72E4DB

#A172E4

Monochromatic

#9F1E29

#D8313F

#E4717A

#F0B2B7

#FBEAEB

Rectangle

#E4717A

#E4DB72

#72E4DB

#727BE4

Compound

#E4717A

#E4A172

#72E4DB

#72B4E4

Variations

Lighter

#E98E96

#EAAFB4

#F0D4D6

Darker

#DD3442

#A41823

#610C13

Saturation

#BC9A9D

#E4727B

#F26470

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#E4717A

#AEA577

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4717A

#8E8E79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4717A

#E1767D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Natural Candy 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

#EA8177

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4717A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8869B

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.

#52D1C6

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: #E4717A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4717A;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-candy-pink: #E4717A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-candy-pink': '#E4717A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4717A] text-[#E4717A]

SCSS

$natural-candy-pink: #E4717A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4717A?

#E4717A is Natural Candy Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E4717A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Candy Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Natural Candy Pink?

Natural Candy 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 Natural Candy Pink?

You can download Natural Candy 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 Natural Candy Pink?

The hex code is #E4717A. In RGB it's 228, 113, 122, and in HSL it's 355°, 68%, 67%.

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