REDS

Poppy Field

#E6888F

RGB 230, 136, 143 · HSL 356°, 65%, 72% · CMYK 0, 41, 38, 10

Poppy Field is #E6888F in HEX — rgb(230, 136, 143), hsl(356°, 65%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 38%, 10%).

Poppy Field pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 65%, 72%. 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#E6888F

RGB230, 136, 143

HSL356°, 65%, 72%

HSV356°, 41%, 90%

CMYK0, 41, 38, 10

Decimal15108239

CSS RGBrgb(230, 136, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 65%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Poppy Field 1006-1C

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Chi S03H5

ΔE 1.8 · #E4898D

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 2.7 · #DD8389

Benjamin Moore

Potpourri 1312

ΔE 2.8 · #E8848E

Vista Paint

Sweet Amelia K-666

ΔE 2.9 · #DD8489

PPG

Pink Flambe 1186-4

ΔE 3.3 · #E68E96

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 4.1 · #DF8686

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 4.7 · #ED939D

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 5.2 · #EA8386

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 5.3 · #EA899A

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 5.9 · #D98685

Behr

Tropical Blooms BIC-17

ΔE 6.4 · #DA8784

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.4 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 15.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 22.9 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#E6888F

#89E6E0

Analogous

#E689BE

#E6888F

#E6B189

Triadic

#E6888F

#8FE689

#898FE6

Split-Complementary

#E6888F

#89E6B1

#89BEE6

Tetradic

#E6888F

#BEE689

#89E6E0

#B189E6

Monochromatic

#B1252F

#D94A54

#E6888F

#F3C8CB

#FBEAEB

Rectangle

#E6888F

#E6E089

#89E6E0

#898FE6

Compound

#E6888F

#E6B189

#89E6E0

#89BEE6

Variations

Lighter

#EBA1A6

#ECBCC0

#F1DBDC

Darker

#DD4953

#AD1D26

#670F15

Saturation

#C6AAAC

#E6898F

#F37D85

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6888F

#B7B08D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6888F

#9D9D8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6888F

#E48C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Poppy Field 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

#EC9386

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6888F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D998AB

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.

#65D3CB

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: #E6888F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6888F;

CSS Variable

--color-poppy-field: #E6888F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poppy-field': '#E6888F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6888F] text-[#E6888F]

SCSS

$poppy-field: #E6888F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6888F?

#E6888F is Poppy Field, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E6888F warm or cool?

Poppy Field reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Poppy Field?

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

What colors pair well with Poppy Field?

Poppy Field 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 Poppy Field?

You can download Poppy Field 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 Poppy Field?

The hex code is #E6888F. In RGB it's 230, 136, 143, and in HSL it's 356°, 65%, 72%.

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