REDS
Minstrel Heart
#E69A95
Reading delicate, Minstrel Heart lands in the reds family at HSL 4°, 62%, 74%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Minstrel Heart 1297
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Minstrel Heart
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E69A95?
#E69A95 is Minstrel Heart, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #E69A95 warm or cool?
Minstrel Heart reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Minstrel Heart?
Minstrel Heart works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Minstrel Heart?
Minstrel Heart pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Minstrel Heart?
You can download Minstrel 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 RGB value of #E69A95?
#E69A95 converts to RGB 230, 154, 149.