REDS

Cactus

#E96775

RGB 233, 103, 117 · HSL 354°, 75%, 66% · CMYK 0, 56, 50, 9

Cactus is #E96775 in HEX — rgb(233, 103, 117), hsl(354°, 75%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 50%, 9%).

Cactus pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 75%, 66%. 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#E96775

RGB233, 103, 117

HSL354°, 75%, 66%

HSV354°, 56%, 91%

CMYK0, 56, 50, 9

Decimal15296373

CSS RGBrgb(233, 103, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 75%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cactus 1335

Exact match

PPG

Bleeding Heart 1185-5 · 17-14

ΔE 2.5 · #E66A77

Dunn-Edwards

Redstone DE5082

ΔE 4.5 · #E46B71

Behr

Guava Jam 200D-5

ΔE 4.8 · #E87077

Vista Paint

Lady Love K-673

ΔE 5.2 · #E06A78

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 6.4 · #D95862

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 6.5 · #E06E78

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 7.9 · #E96E6C

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 8.6 · #D66972

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 11.3 · #CB556E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.9 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 16.7 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 16.9 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 18.3 · #B64F48

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 18.4 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 23.3 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#E96775

#67E9DC

Analogous

#E967B5

#E96775

#E99B67

Triadic

#E96775

#74E967

#6774E9

Split-Complementary

#E96775

#67E99B

#67B5E9

Tetradic

#E96775

#B5E967

#67E9DC

#9B67E9

Monochromatic

#A11725

#E02437

#E96775

#F3AAB1

#FCE9EB

Rectangle

#E96775

#E9DC67

#67E9DC

#6774E9

Compound

#E96775

#E99B67

#67E9DC

#67B5E9

Variations

Lighter

#EE8690

#ECAAB0

#F1D1D4

Darker

#E5283B

#A9101F

#640711

Saturation

#BC9599

#E96774

#F45C6C

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#E96775

#AEA471

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E96775

#898973

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E96775

#E66E75

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cactus 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

#EE7A73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E96775

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB7F97

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.

#48D6C8

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: #E96775;

CSS — background

background-color: #E96775;

CSS Variable

--color-cactus: #E96775;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cactus': '#E96775' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E96775] text-[#E96775]

SCSS

$cactus: #E96775;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E96775?

#E96775 is Cactus, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E96775 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cactus?

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

What colors pair well with Cactus?

Cactus 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 Cactus?

You can download Cactus 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 Cactus?

The hex code is #E96775. In RGB it's 233, 103, 117, and in HSL it's 354°, 75%, 66%.

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