REDS

Bleeding Heart

#E66A77

RGB 230, 106, 119 · HSL 354°, 71%, 66% · CMYK 0, 54, 48, 10

Bleeding Heart is #E66A77 in HEX — rgb(230, 106, 119), hsl(354°, 71%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 48%, 10%).

Bleeding Heart pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 71%, 66%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E66A77

RGB230, 106, 119

HSL354°, 71%, 66%

HSV354°, 54%, 90%

CMYK0, 54, 48, 10

Decimal15100535

CSS RGBrgb(230, 106, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 71%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bleeding Heart 1185-5 · 17-14

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cactus 1335

ΔE 2.5 · #E96775

Vista Paint

Lady Love K-673

ΔE 2.9 · #E06A78

Behr

Guava Jam 200D-5

ΔE 3.3 · #E87077

Dunn-Edwards

Redstone DE5082

ΔE 3.5 · #E46B71

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 4 · #E06E78

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 6.3 · #D66972

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 6.9 · #D46575

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 7.2 · #F56F88

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.7 · #D36E70

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 10.5 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 15.5 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.1 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 17 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.7 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 23.9 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#E66A77

#6BE6DA

Analogous

#E66BB5

#E66A77

#E69C6B

Triadic

#E66A77

#77E66B

#6B77E6

Split-Complementary

#E66A77

#6BE69C

#6BB5E6

Tetradic

#E66A77

#B5E66B

#6BE6DA

#9C6BE6

Monochromatic

#9D1B28

#DB293B

#E66A77

#F1ACB3

#FBE9EB

Rectangle

#E66A77

#E6DA6B

#6BE6DA

#6B77E6

Compound

#E66A77

#E69C6B

#6BE6DA

#6BB5E6

Variations

Lighter

#EB8892

#EAACB2

#F0D2D5

Darker

#E02D3F

#A51423

#620A13

Saturation

#BB969A

#E66B77

#F25E6D

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#E66A77

#ADA373

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E66A77

#8A8A75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E66A77

#E37077

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bleeding Heart 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

#EC7C74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E66A77

Daylight 5500K

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

#D98199

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.

#4BD3C5

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: #E66A77;

CSS — background

background-color: #E66A77;

CSS Variable

--color-bleeding-heart: #E66A77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bleeding-heart': '#E66A77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E66A77] text-[#E66A77]

SCSS

$bleeding-heart: #E66A77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E66A77?

#E66A77 is Bleeding Heart, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E66A77 warm or cool?

Bleeding Heart reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bleeding Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Bleeding Heart?

Bleeding Heart 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 Bleeding Heart?

You can download Bleeding Heart 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 Bleeding Heart?

The hex code is #E66A77. In RGB it's 230, 106, 119, and in HSL it's 354°, 71%, 66%.

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