REDS

Salmon Rose

#E7968B

RGB 231, 150, 139 · HSL 7°, 66%, 73% · CMYK 0, 35, 40, 9

Salmon Rose is #E7968B in HEX — rgb(231, 150, 139), hsl(7°, 66%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 40%, 9%).

Salmon Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 66%, 73%. 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#E7968B

RGB231, 150, 139

HSL7°, 66%, 73%

HSV7°, 40%, 91%

CMYK0, 35, 40, 9

Decimal15177355

CSS RGBrgb(231, 150, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 66%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Salmon Rose 2003-3C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2171-40

ΔE 1.9 · #EB968A

Behr

Southwest Stone 220D-4

ΔE 3.4 · #E1958E

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 3.9 · #EE9489

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 4.2 · #E59C93

Dulux

Paddy S06F5

ΔE 4.5 · #DA9284

PPG

Holland Tile 1064-5

ΔE 4.7 · #DD9789

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 5 · #F09D8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Ballerina 1073

ΔE 5.1 · #DD897C

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6.1 · #FAA495

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 6.3 · #E5A192

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.8 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.1 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 12.4 · #CD746D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.5 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 18.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#E7968B

#8DDDE8

Analogous

#E88DB0

#E7968B

#E8C58D

Triadic

#E7968B

#8DE897

#978DE8

Split-Complementary

#E7968B

#8DE8C5

#8DB0E8

Tetradic

#E7968B

#B0E88D

#8DDDE8

#C58DE8

Monochromatic

#B63625

#DB5E4D

#E7968B

#F5D1CC

#FBECEA

Rectangle

#E7968B

#DDE88D

#8DDDE8

#978DE8

Compound

#E7968B

#E8C58D

#8DDDE8

#8DB0E8

Variations

Lighter

#ECACA4

#EDC4BF

#F2DEDC

Darker

#DE5D4B

#B12D1C

#69190E

Saturation

#C8B0AD

#E8978D

#F38E81

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7968B

#C0B689

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7968B

#A7A78C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7968B

#E6979C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Salmon Rose 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

#ED9D83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7968B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAA2A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#68C8D5

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: #E7968B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7968B;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-rose: #E7968B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-rose': '#E7968B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7968B] text-[#E7968B]

SCSS

$salmon-rose: #E7968B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7968B?

#E7968B is Salmon Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E7968B warm or cool?

Salmon Rose reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Salmon Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Salmon Rose?

Salmon Rose 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 Salmon Rose?

You can download Salmon Rose 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 Salmon Rose?

The hex code is #E7968B. In RGB it's 231, 150, 139, and in HSL it's 7°, 66%, 73%.

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