REDS

Bussell Lace

#E5A0A1

RGB 229, 160, 161 · HSL 359°, 57%, 76% · CMYK 0, 30, 30, 10

Bussell Lace is #E5A0A1 in HEX — rgb(229, 160, 161), hsl(359°, 57%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 30%, 10%).

Bussell Lace pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 57%, 76%. 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#E5A0A1

RGB229, 160, 161

HSL359°, 57%, 76%

HSV359°, 30%, 90%

CMYK0, 30, 30, 10

Decimal15048865

CSS RGBrgb(229, 160, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 57%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bussell Lace S04F4

Exact match

Behr

California Coral M190-4

ΔE 1.9 · #E9A1A0

Valspar

Juicy Peach 2001-6A

ΔE 2.6 · #DD9C9B

Vista Paint

Pink Carnation K-667

ΔE 2.7 · #EEA5A7

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2006-50

ΔE 2.8 · #EBA7AA

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 3 · #DE9B98

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Nymph 1093

ΔE 3.7 · #EBA0A7

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 4.6 · #E5A2AB

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 4.9 · #F1A1A6

PPG

Pink Clay Pot 1051-4

ΔE 5 · #D99294

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 6.5 · #F0AFA8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 8.8 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.8 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.2 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 19.6 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#E5A0A1

#9FE5E4

Analogous

#E59FC3

#E5A0A1

#E5C19F

Triadic

#E5A0A1

#A0E59F

#9FA0E5

Split-Complementary

#E5A0A1

#9FE5C1

#9FC3E5

Tetradic

#E5A0A1

#C3E59F

#9FE5E4

#C19FE5

Monochromatic

#B83235

#D46365

#E5A0A1

#F5DBDB

#FAEBEB

Rectangle

#E5A0A1

#E5E49F

#9FE5E4

#9FA0E5

Compound

#E5A0A1

#E5C19F

#9FE5E4

#9FC3E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAB2B3

#ECC8C9

#F2E1E1

Darker

#D75F61

#AD282A

#671517

Saturation

#CCB7B8

#E59FA0

#F29293

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5A0A1

#C2BBA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5A0A1

#AEAEA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5A0A1

#E3A2A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bussell Lace 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

#EBA594

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5A0A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8AAB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#79D0CF

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: #E5A0A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5A0A1;

CSS Variable

--color-bussell-lace: #E5A0A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bussell-lace': '#E5A0A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5A0A1] text-[#E5A0A1]

SCSS

$bussell-lace: #E5A0A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5A0A1?

#E5A0A1 is Bussell Lace, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E5A0A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bussell Lace?

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

What colors pair well with Bussell Lace?

Bussell Lace 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 Bussell Lace?

You can download Bussell Lace 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 Bussell Lace?

The hex code is #E5A0A1. In RGB it's 229, 160, 161, and in HSL it's 359°, 57%, 76%.

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