REDS

Retro Disco

#E96E6C

RGB 233, 110, 108 · HSL 1°, 74%, 67% · CMYK 0, 53, 54, 9

Retro Disco is #E96E6C in HEX — rgb(233, 110, 108), hsl(1°, 74%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 54%, 9%).

Retro Disco pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 74%, 67%. 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#E96E6C

RGB233, 110, 108

HSL1°, 74%, 67%

HSV1°, 54%, 91%

CMYK0, 53, 54, 9

Decimal15298156

CSS RGBrgb(233, 110, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 74%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 2.6 · #E77069

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 2.7 · #E26D68

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Gift K-657

ΔE 3.4 · #F37773

Dunn-Edwards

Redstone DE5082

ΔE 4.8 · #E46B71

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 5 · #EC7878

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 5.1 · #DF655D

Behr

Guava Jam 200D-5

ΔE 5.7 · #E87077

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 8.3 · #D76C6E

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 8.3 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.2 · #E36E5A

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.8 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 11.9 · #CC6653

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.7 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 15.6 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 19.5 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#E96E6C

#6DE7E9

Analogous

#E96DA9

#E96E6C

#E9AD6D

Triadic

#E96E6C

#6DE96F

#6F6DE9

Split-Complementary

#E96E6C

#6DE9AD

#6DA9E9

Tetradic

#E96E6C

#A9E96D

#6DE7E9

#AD6DE9

Monochromatic

#A41B19

#DF2D2A

#E96E6C

#F3B0AF

#FCE9E9

Rectangle

#E96E6C

#E7E96D

#6DE7E9

#6F6DE9

Compound

#E96E6C

#E9AD6D

#6DE7E9

#6DA9E9

Variations

Lighter

#ED8C8A

#ECAEAD

#F1D3D2

Darker

#E5302D

#AA1411

#650A08

Saturation

#BE9998

#E96F6D

#F46462

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.91:1

Deuteranopia

#E96E6C

#B1A668

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E96E6C

#8D8D6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E96E6C

#E7727A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Retro Disco 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

#EE7F6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E96E6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB8490

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.

#4CD4D6

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: #E96E6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E96E6C;

CSS Variable

--color-retro-disco: #E96E6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'retro-disco': '#E96E6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E96E6C] text-[#E96E6C]

SCSS

$retro-disco: #E96E6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E96E6C?

#E96E6C is Retro Disco, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E96E6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Retro Disco?

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

What colors pair well with Retro Disco?

Retro Disco 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 Retro Disco?

You can download Retro Disco 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 Retro Disco?

The hex code is #E96E6C. In RGB it's 233, 110, 108, and in HSL it's 1°, 74%, 67%.

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