REDS

Sugar Poppy

#E58281

RGB 229, 130, 129 · HSL 1°, 66%, 70% · CMYK 0, 43, 44, 10

Sugar Poppy is #E58281 in HEX — rgb(229, 130, 129), hsl(1°, 66%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 44%, 10%).

Sugar Poppy pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 66%, 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#E58281

RGB229, 130, 129

HSL1°, 66%, 70%

HSV1°, 44%, 90%

CMYK0, 43, 44, 10

Decimal15041153

CSS RGBrgb(229, 130, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 66%, 70%)

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#E58281

#80E3E5

Analogous

#E580B1

#E58281

#E5B480

Triadic

#E58281

#80E582

#8280E5

Split-Complementary

#E58281

#80E5B4

#80B1E5

Tetradic

#E58281

#B1E580

#80E3E5

#B480E5

Monochromatic

#A92523

#D84341

#E58281

#F2C0C0

#FBEAEA

Rectangle

#E58281

#E3E580

#80E3E5

#8280E5

Compound

#E58281

#E5B480

#80E3E5

#80B1E5

Variations

Lighter

#EA9B99

#EBB8B7

#F1D8D8

Darker

#DD4441

#A91D1B

#640F0E

Saturation

#C2A4A3

#E58280

#F27573

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E58281

#B5AC7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E58281

#999981

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E58281

#E3858B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sugar Poppy 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

#EB8E7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E58281

Daylight 5500K

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

#D893A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#5ED0D2

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: #E58281;

CSS — background

background-color: #E58281;

CSS Variable

--color-sugar-poppy: #E58281;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugar-poppy': '#E58281' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E58281] text-[#E58281]

SCSS

$sugar-poppy: #E58281;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E58281?

#E58281 is Sugar Poppy, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E58281 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sugar Poppy?

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

What colors pair well with Sugar Poppy?

Sugar Poppy 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 Sugar Poppy?

You can download Sugar Poppy 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 Sugar Poppy?

The hex code is #E58281. In RGB it's 229, 130, 129, and in HSL it's 1°, 66%, 70%.

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