REDS

Pale Terra

#EAAA96

RGB 234, 170, 150 · HSL 14°, 67%, 75% · CMYK 0, 27, 36, 8

Pale Terra is #EAAA96 in HEX — rgb(234, 170, 150), hsl(14°, 67%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 36%, 8%).

Pale Terra pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 67%, 75%. 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#EAAA96

RGB234, 170, 150

HSL14°, 67%, 75%

HSV14°, 36%, 92%

CMYK0, 27, 36, 8

Decimal15379094

CSS RGBrgb(234, 170, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 67%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pale Terra C-1057

ΔE 1.1 · #EAAA94

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 1.4 · #E7A993

Behr

Peach Shortcake M210-4

ΔE 2 · #EBAE9B

Benjamin Moore

Georgia 031

ΔE 2.6 · #EAAA9B

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 2.6 · #E9AA91

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 2.7 · #E1A590

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 2.7 · #ECB09D

PPG

Coral Blush 1191-4

ΔE 4.2 · #E5A090

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 5.8 · #F2B8A7

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.7 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 9.3 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 12.4 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13.4 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.7 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#EAAA96

#95D6EA

Analogous

#EA95AB

#EAAA96

#EAD395

Triadic

#EAAA96

#95EAA8

#A895EA

Split-Complementary

#EAAA96

#95EAD3

#95ABEA

Tetradic

#EAAA96

#ABEA95

#95D6EA

#D395EA

Monochromatic

#C04A26

#DD7555

#EAAA96

#F7DCD4

#FBEEEA

Rectangle

#EAAA96

#D6EA95

#95D6EA

#A895EA

Compound

#EAAA96

#EAD395

#95D6EA

#95ABEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEBAAA

#EFCDC3

#F3E3DE

Darker

#E17351

#B7401C

#6C240E

Saturation

#CCB8B2

#EAA895

#F4A38A

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAAA96

#CBC195

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAAA96

#B7B799

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAAA96

#E9A9AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pale Terra 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

#EFAC8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAAA96

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCB1B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#6EBFD7

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: #EAAA96;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAAA96;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-terra: #EAAA96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-terra': '#EAAA96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAAA96] text-[#EAAA96]

SCSS

$pale-terra: #EAAA96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAAA96?

#EAAA96 is Pale Terra, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EAAA96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Terra?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Terra?

Pale Terra 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 Pale Terra?

You can download Pale Terra 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 Pale Terra?

The hex code is #EAAA96. In RGB it's 234, 170, 150, and in HSL it's 14°, 67%, 75%.

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