REDS

Minstrel

#E79B96

RGB 231, 155, 150 · HSL 4°, 63%, 75% · CMYK 0, 33, 35, 9

Minstrel is #E79B96 in HEX — rgb(231, 155, 150), hsl(4°, 63%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 35%, 9%).

Minstrel pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 63%, 75%. 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#E79B96

RGB231, 155, 150

HSL4°, 63%, 75%

HSV4°, 35%, 91%

CMYK0, 33, 35, 9

Decimal15178646

CSS RGBrgb(231, 155, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 63%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Minstrel 1297

Exact match

Behr

Priceless Coral M180-4

ΔE 1.5 · #EA9B98

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 2.3 · #E59C93

Valspar

Antique Coral 1007-2A

ΔE 2.9 · #EDA09F

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 3.2 · #DD9592

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 3.9 · #EC9B9D

Dulux

Wisley Pink S06G4

ΔE 4 · #F2A299

Vista Paint

Nosegay C-1085

ΔE 4.9 · #F7A3A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 5.9 · #D89696

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 6 · #F1A1A6

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 7.1 · #ED9190

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8.2 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 11.3 · #D6A496

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13.6 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13.7 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 20.5 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#E79B96

#97E2E7

Analogous

#E797BA

#E79B96

#E7C597

Triadic

#E79B96

#97E79C

#9C97E7

Split-Complementary

#E79B96

#97E7C5

#97BAE7

Tetradic

#E79B96

#BAE797

#97E2E7

#C597E7

Monochromatic

#BB342A

#D96159

#E79B96

#F6D8D5

#FAEBEA

Rectangle

#E79B96

#E2E797

#97E2E7

#9C97E7

Compound

#E79B96

#E7C597

#97E2E7

#97BAE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECB0AC

#EDC7C4

#F3E0DF

Darker

#DC5F56

#B22A20

#6A1711

Saturation

#CBB5B3

#E79C97

#F3928B

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E79B96

#C1B995

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E79B96

#ABAB97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E79B96

#E59CA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Minstrel 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

#EDA18C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E79B96

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAA6B0

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.

#71CDD4

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: #E79B96;

CSS — background

background-color: #E79B96;

CSS Variable

--color-minstrel: #E79B96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'minstrel': '#E79B96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E79B96] text-[#E79B96]

SCSS

$minstrel: #E79B96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E79B96?

#E79B96 is Minstrel, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E79B96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Minstrel?

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

What colors pair well with Minstrel?

Minstrel 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 Minstrel?

You can download Minstrel 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 Minstrel?

The hex code is #E79B96. In RGB it's 231, 155, 150, and in HSL it's 4°, 63%, 75%.

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