REDS

Highlighter Red

#E94F58

RGB 233, 79, 88 · HSL 356°, 78%, 61% · CMYK 0, 66, 62, 9

Highlighter Red is #E94F58 in HEX — rgb(233, 79, 88), hsl(356°, 78%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 62%, 9%).

Highlighter Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 78%, 61%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E94F58

RGB233, 79, 88

HSL356°, 78%, 61%

HSV356°, 66%, 91%

CMYK0, 66, 62, 9

Decimal15290200

CSS RGBrgb(233, 79, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 78%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 2.9 · #E34B50

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2002-30

ΔE 3.1 · #E75559

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 7.8 · #F5635D

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 8.1 · #CF454A

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 9.7 · #CA4042

PPG

Briquette 1188-6

ΔE 10.5 · #E15F65

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 10.7 · #D75954

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 10.7 · #C74142

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 10.9 · #E63244

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 11.1 · #C53E40

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 12.9 · #F93753

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 13.1 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 16.6 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 17 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 21 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#E94F58

#4EE9DF

Analogous

#E94EA6

#E94F58

#E9914E

Triadic

#E94F58

#58E94E

#4E58E9

Split-Complementary

#E94F58

#4EE991

#4EA6E9

Tetradic

#E94F58

#A6E94E

#4EE9DF

#914EE9

Monochromatic

#8D111A

#D11A26

#E94F58

#F29298

#FAD6D9

Rectangle

#E94F58

#E9DF4E

#4EE9DF

#4E58E9

Compound

#E94F58

#E9914E

#4EE9DF

#4EA6E9

Variations

Lighter

#ED717A

#EB9CA1

#EFC9CC

Darker

#E21724

#9F0C16

#5E050B

Saturation

#B38487

#E94E58

#F4434F

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

3.67:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.72:1

Deuteranopia

#E94F58

#A89C52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E94F58

#7D7D57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E94F58

#E65763

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Highlighter Red 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

#EE685D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E94F58

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB6D81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#33D6CB

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: #E94F58;

CSS — background

background-color: #E94F58;

CSS Variable

--color-highlighter-red: #E94F58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'highlighter-red': '#E94F58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E94F58] text-[#E94F58]

SCSS

$highlighter-red: #E94F58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E94F58?

#E94F58 is Highlighter Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E94F58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Highlighter Red?

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

What colors pair well with Highlighter Red?

Highlighter Red 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 Highlighter Red?

You can download Highlighter Red 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 Highlighter Red?

The hex code is #E94F58. In RGB it's 233, 79, 88, and in HSL it's 356°, 78%, 61%.

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