REDS

Sockeye

#E49780

RGB 228, 151, 128 · HSL 14°, 65%, 70% · CMYK 0, 34, 44, 11

Sockeye is #E49780 in HEX — rgb(228, 151, 128), hsl(14°, 65%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 44%, 11%).

Sockeye pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 65%, 70%. 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#E49780

RGB228, 151, 128

HSL14°, 65%, 70%

HSV14°, 44%, 89%

CMYK0, 34, 44, 11

Decimal14980992

CSS RGBrgb(228, 151, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 65%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

Exact match

Behr

Pecos Spice 230D-4

ΔE 1.7 · #E29581

Benjamin Moore

Coral 032

ΔE 2.6 · #E1917D

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

ΔE 2.9 · #E49C86

Valspar

Coral Ridge 2003-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #E59E85

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 3.4 · #E18F79

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 4.1 · #F09D8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 5.1 · #F29B89

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 5.7 · #D69579

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.3 · #E09673

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 6.5 · #D78A6C

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.6 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.7 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.1 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.4 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.5 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#E49780

#81CDE4

Analogous

#E4819B

#E49780

#E4CA81

Triadic

#E49780

#81E498

#9881E4

Split-Complementary

#E49780

#81E4CA

#819BE4

Tetradic

#E49780

#9BE481

#81CDE4

#CA81E4

Monochromatic

#A84324

#D76442

#E49780

#F2CBC0

#FBEEEA

Rectangle

#E49780

#CDE481

#81CDE4

#9881E4

Compound

#E49780

#E4CA81

#81CDE4

#819BE4

Variations

Lighter

#EAAD9A

#EAC4B8

#F0DED8

Darker

#DB6642

#A83D1C

#64220E

Saturation

#C1ABA4

#E49881

#F29173

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E49780

#BFB57E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E49780

#A7A783

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E49780

#E3969C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sockeye 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

#EA9E7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E49780

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8A39F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#5FB6D1

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: #E49780;

CSS — background

background-color: #E49780;

CSS Variable

--color-sockeye: #E49780;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sockeye': '#E49780' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E49780] text-[#E49780]

SCSS

$sockeye: #E49780;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E49780?

#E49780 is Sockeye, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E49780 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sockeye?

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

What colors pair well with Sockeye?

Sockeye 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 Sockeye?

You can download Sockeye 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 Sockeye?

The hex code is #E49780. In RGB it's 228, 151, 128, and in HSL it's 14°, 65%, 70%.

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