REDS

Second Blush

#E89AAD

RGB 232, 154, 173 · HSL 345°, 63%, 76% · CMYK 0, 34, 25, 9

Second Blush is #E89AAD in HEX — rgb(232, 154, 173), hsl(345°, 63%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 25%, 9%).

Second Blush pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 63%, 76%. 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#E89AAD

RGB232, 154, 173

HSL345°, 63%, 76%

HSV345°, 34%, 91%

CMYK0, 34, 25, 9

Decimal15243949

CSS RGBrgb(232, 154, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 63%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Passion Fruit Punch M170-4

ΔE 1.8 · #EE9EB1

Valspar

Second Blush 1007-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #E89EB2

Vista Paint

Pegeen Peony C-1133

ΔE 2.3 · #E79DB2

PPG

Brandywine 1183-4

ΔE 2.4 · #E69DAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Pegeen Peony 1134

ΔE 2.4 · #EA9FB4

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1340

ΔE 2.7 · #E69BA9

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 2.8 · #E398AF

Sherwin-Williams

Jaipur Pink SW6577

ΔE 3.9 · #E392A1

Dulux

Tender Heart S01H4

ΔE 5.1 · #DC98AF

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6 · #D593A5

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.4 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.6 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.1 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.3 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 26.5 · #B6A39C

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

#E89AAD

#9BE8D5

Analogous

#E89BD5

#E89AAD

#E8AF9B

Triadic

#E89AAD

#AFE89B

#9BAFE8

Split-Complementary

#E89AAD

#9BE8AF

#9BD5E8

Tetradic

#E89AAD

#D5E89B

#9BE8D5

#AF9BE8

Monochromatic

#BF2B50

#DA5D7C

#E89AAD

#F7DAE1

#FAEAEE

Rectangle

#E89AAD

#E8D59B

#9BE8D5

#9BAFE8

Compound

#E89AAD

#E8AF9B

#9BE8D5

#9BD5E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDAFBF

#EEC7D0

#F3E0E5

Darker

#DD597A

#B42146

#6B1128

Saturation

#CDB6BC

#E89BAF

#F490A9

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E89AAD

#BEBBAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E89AAD

#ABABAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E89AAD

#E59FA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Second Blush 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

#EDA09D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E89AAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBA5C1

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.

#74D5BD

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: #E89AAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E89AAD;

CSS Variable

--color-second-blush: #E89AAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'second-blush': '#E89AAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E89AAD] text-[#E89AAD]

SCSS

$second-blush: #E89AAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E89AAD?

#E89AAD is Second Blush, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E89AAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Second Blush?

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

What colors pair well with Second Blush?

Second Blush 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 Second Blush?

You can download Second Blush 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 Second Blush?

The hex code is #E89AAD. In RGB it's 232, 154, 173, and in HSL it's 345°, 63%, 76%.

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