REDS

Middle Red

#E58E73

RGB 229, 142, 115 · HSL 14°, 69%, 67% · CMYK 0, 38, 50, 10

Middle Red is #E58E73 in HEX — rgb(229, 142, 115), hsl(14°, 69%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 50%, 10%).

Middle Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 69%, 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#E58E73

RGB229, 142, 115

HSL14°, 69%, 67%

HSV14°, 50%, 90%

CMYK0, 38, 50, 10

Decimal15044211

CSS RGBrgb(229, 142, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 69%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 2 · #EA9073

Valspar

Sweetly Singing 2005-3C

ΔE 3.6 · #E18E78

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Memory 1052

ΔE 3.6 · #DF856E

Benjamin Moore

San 027

ΔE 3.9 · #D98568

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 3.9 · #E18F79

Dulux

Painted Clay S07G5

ΔE 4.1 · #EB8B70

Vista Paint

Summer Memory C-1051

ΔE 4.5 · #DB826B

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 4.9 · #D78A6C

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 5.1 · #E79580

Behr

Candied Yams (m210-5) M210-5

ΔE 5.2 · #D98C74

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.5 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.6 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.9 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.3 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 11.4 · #C27654

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.6 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#E58E73

#71CAE5

Analogous

#E57190

#E58E73

#E5C671

Triadic

#E58E73

#71E58C

#8C71E5

Split-Complementary

#E58E73

#71E5C6

#7190E5

Tetradic

#E58E73

#90E571

#71CAE5

#C671E5

Monochromatic

#9F3C1D

#D95830

#E58E73

#F1C0B1

#FBEEE9

Rectangle

#E58E73

#CAE571

#71CAE5

#8C71E5

Compound

#E58E73

#E5C671

#71CAE5

#7190E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAA38D

#EABDAF

#F0DAD3

Darker

#DE5B33

#A53817

#62200B

Saturation

#BCA299

#E58C71

#F28564

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E58E73

#BDB071

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E58E73

#A1A177

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E58E73

#E48D94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Middle Red 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

#EB9771

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E58E73

Daylight 5500K

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

#D89C96

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.

#51B4D2

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: #E58E73;

CSS — background

background-color: #E58E73;

CSS Variable

--color-middle-red: #E58E73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'middle-red': '#E58E73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E58E73] text-[#E58E73]

SCSS

$middle-red: #E58E73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E58E73?

#E58E73 is Middle Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E58E73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Middle Red?

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

What colors pair well with Middle Red?

Middle Red 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 Middle Red?

You can download Middle Red 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 Middle Red?

The hex code is #E58E73. In RGB it's 229, 142, 115, and in HSL it's 14°, 69%, 67%.

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