REDS

Love at First Sight

#E5A5B1

RGB 229, 165, 177 · HSL 349°, 55%, 77% · CMYK 0, 28, 23, 10

Love at First Sight is #E5A5B1 in HEX — rgb(229, 165, 177), hsl(349°, 55%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 23%, 10%).

Love at First Sight pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 55%, 77%. 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#E5A5B1

RGB229, 165, 177

HSL349°, 55%, 77%

HSV349°, 28%, 90%

CMYK0, 28, 23, 10

Decimal15050161

CSS RGBrgb(229, 165, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 55%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 2.3 · #E2A3B3

Vista Paint

Susan's Smile K-707

ΔE 2.3 · #E4A0AE

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 2.4 · #E5A2AB

Dulux

Iced Vovo S01G3

ΔE 2.5 · #E0A4B3

Benjamin Moore

Hummingbird 1271

ΔE 3.9 · #D9A0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Vintage Victorian 1142

ΔE 4.1 · #E59DAC

PPG

Garden Party 1182-4

ΔE 4.3 · #E3A4B8

Valspar

Timeless Rose 2001-4A

ΔE 4.4 · #E8A0A8

Behr

Rose Linen 180C-3

ΔE 4.5 · #ECA3B5

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 7 · #D593A5

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 7.7 · #D899B1

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.1 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.7 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 15.4 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.8 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 20.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#E5A5B1

#A4E5D9

Analogous

#E5A4D0

#E5A5B1

#E5B9A4

Triadic

#E5A5B1

#B0E5A4

#A4B0E5

Split-Complementary

#E5A5B1

#A4E5B9

#A4D0E5

Tetradic

#E5A5B1

#D0E5A4

#A4E5D9

#B9A4E5

Monochromatic

#BA364E

#D3697C

#E5A5B1

#F6DFE3

#F9EBEE

Rectangle

#E5A5B1

#E5D9A4

#A4E5D9

#A4B0E5

Compound

#E5A5B1

#E5B9A4

#A4E5D9

#A4D0E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAB6C0

#ECCBD1

#F2E3E5

Darker

#D66579

#AD2B43

#671726

Saturation

#CEBBBE

#E5A4B0

#F297A8

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5A5B1

#C2BFB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5A5B1

#B2B2AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5A5B1

#E3A9AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Love at First Sight 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

#EBA8A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5A5B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8ADC4

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.

#7ED0C1

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: #E5A5B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5A5B1;

CSS Variable

--color-love-at-first-sight: #E5A5B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'love-at-first-sight': '#E5A5B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5A5B1] text-[#E5A5B1]

SCSS

$love-at-first-sight: #E5A5B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5A5B1?

#E5A5B1 is Love at First Sight, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E5A5B1 warm or cool?

Love at First Sight reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Love at First Sight?

Love at First Sight works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Love at First Sight?

Love at First Sight 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 Love at First Sight?

You can download Love at First Sight 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 Love at First Sight?

The hex code is #E5A5B1. In RGB it's 229, 165, 177, and in HSL it's 349°, 55%, 77%.

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