REDS

Apple Valley

#EA8386

RGB 234, 131, 134 · HSL 358°, 71%, 72% · CMYK 0, 44, 43, 8

Apple Valley is #EA8386 in HEX — rgb(234, 131, 134), hsl(358°, 71%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 43%, 8%).

Apple Valley pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 71%, 72%. 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#EA8386

RGB234, 131, 134

HSL358°, 71%, 72%

HSV358°, 44%, 92%

CMYK0, 44, 43, 8

Decimal15369094

CSS RGBrgb(234, 131, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 71%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

Exact match

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ΔE 1.4 · #EE8587

Kilz

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ΔE 2.8 · #EF8988

Valspar

Sweet Melon 1008-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #EA8280

Benjamin Moore

Coral 2007-40

ΔE 4.1 · #DF7D84

Hallman-Lindsay

Dimple 1099

ΔE 4.2 · #E9808B

Vista Paint

Dimple C-1098

ΔE 4.8 · #E47F8A

PPG

Red Cedar 1187-5

ΔE 5.6 · #D87678

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 5.8 · #DF8686

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 6.2 · #ED9190

Behr

Watermelon Punch PPU1-4A

ΔE 7.2 · #E08881

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 9.9 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.9 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.5 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 18.1 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#EA8386

#85EAE7

Analogous

#EA85BB

#EA8386

#EAB485

Triadic

#EA8386

#88EA85

#8588EA

Split-Complementary

#EA8386

#85EAB4

#85BBEA

Tetradic

#EA8386

#BBEA85

#85EAE7

#B485EA

Monochromatic

#B71F24

#DF4349

#EA8386

#F5C6C8

#FBE9EA

Rectangle

#EA8386

#EAE785

#85EAE7

#8588EA

Compound

#EA8386

#EAB485

#85EAE7

#85BBEA

Variations

Lighter

#EE9DA0

#EEBABC

#F2DADA

Darker

#E34248

#B4161B

#6B0B0E

Saturation

#C7A8A9

#EA8588

#F57B7F

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EA8386

#B8AF83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EA8386

#9B9B86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EA8386

#E8878C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Apple Valley 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

#EF8F80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EA8386

Daylight 5500K

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

#DC94A4

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.

#60D8D4

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: #EA8386;

CSS — background

background-color: #EA8386;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-valley: #EA8386;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-valley': '#EA8386' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EA8386] text-[#EA8386]

SCSS

$apple-valley: #EA8386;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EA8386?

#EA8386 is Apple Valley, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EA8386 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Valley?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Valley?

Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley?

You can download Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley?

The hex code is #EA8386. In RGB it's 234, 131, 134, and in HSL it's 358°, 71%, 72%.

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