REDS

Franken Berry

#E5989C

RGB 229, 152, 156 · HSL 357°, 60%, 75% · CMYK 0, 34, 32, 10

Franken Berry is #E5989C in HEX — rgb(229, 152, 156), hsl(357°, 60%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 32%, 10%).

Franken Berry pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 60%, 75%. 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#E5989C

RGB229, 152, 156

HSL357°, 60%, 75%

HSV357°, 34%, 90%

CMYK0, 34, 32, 10

Decimal15046812

CSS RGBrgb(229, 152, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 60%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Medium Terracotta 210D-4

ΔE 1.9 · #DF9397

Dulux

Pink Floyd S03H4

ΔE 2.1 · #EB9AA0

Benjamin Moore

Secret 1284

ΔE 2.3 · #E0989D

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 2.5 · #EC9B9D

Vista Paint

Wood Nymph C-1092

ΔE 3.2 · #EBA0A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Nymph 1093

ΔE 3.5 · #EBA0A7

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 3.7 · #F1A1A6

Valspar

Antique Coral 1007-2A

ΔE 3.8 · #EDA09F

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 4.3 · #DD9592

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 5.1 · #DE9B98

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 5.7 · #ED939D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.5 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.2 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13.6 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 23.4 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#E5989C

#99E6E2

Analogous

#E699C3

#E5989C

#E6BB99

Triadic

#E5989C

#9DE699

#999DE6

Split-Complementary

#E5989C

#99E6BB

#99C3E6

Tetradic

#E5989C

#C3E699

#99E6E2

#BB99E6

Monochromatic

#B82E35

#D65C62

#E5989C

#F5D6D8

#FAEBEB

Rectangle

#E5989C

#E6E299

#99E6E2

#999DE6

Compound

#E5989C

#E6BB99

#99E6E2

#99C3E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBADB0

#ECC5C7

#F2DFE0

Darker

#D9595F

#AF242B

#671317

Saturation

#CBB4B5

#E6999D

#F28C91

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5989C

#BEB79B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5989C

#A8A89B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5989C

#E39B9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Franken Berry 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

#EB9F90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5989C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8A4B4

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.

#73D2CD

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: #E5989C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5989C;

CSS Variable

--color-franken-berry: #E5989C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'franken-berry': '#E5989C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5989C] text-[#E5989C]

SCSS

$franken-berry: #E5989C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5989C?

#E5989C is Franken Berry, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E5989C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Franken Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Franken Berry?

Franken Berry 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 Franken Berry?

You can download Franken Berry 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 Franken Berry?

The hex code is #E5989C. In RGB it's 229, 152, 156, and in HSL it's 357°, 60%, 75%.

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