REDS

Connect Red

#EB6651

RGB 235, 102, 81 · HSL 8°, 79%, 62% · CMYK 0, 57, 66, 8

Connect Red is #EB6651 in HEX — rgb(235, 102, 81), hsl(8°, 79%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 66%, 8%).

Connect Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 79%, 62%. 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#EB6651

RGB235, 102, 81

HSL8°, 79%, 62%

HSV8°, 66%, 92%

CMYK0, 57, 66, 8

Decimal15427153

CSS RGBrgb(235, 102, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 79%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Starburst 2010-30

ΔE 2.6 · #EA604E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 3.7 · #DF5E47

Behr

Orioles P190-5

ΔE 4.5 · #F86D5D

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 5.1 · #E46B54

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Fusion DE5111

ΔE 5.9 · #F96653

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 6.8 · #D9624E

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 6.9 · #E87257

Dulux

Tango S05H7

ΔE 7 · #F77665

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 7.8 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.5 · #D65F3D

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 10.4 · #F67C6C

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 11.3 · #E55137

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 11.9 · #D0664F

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 12.8 · #C04D35

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 14.5 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.2 · #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

#EB6651

#52D6EB

Analogous

#EB528A

#EB6651

#EBB352

Triadic

#EB6651

#52EB66

#6652EB

Split-Complementary

#EB6651

#52EBB3

#528AEB

Tetradic

#EB6651

#8AEB52

#52D6EB

#B352EB

Monochromatic

#922211

#D73219

#EB6651

#F3A296

#FBDFDA

Rectangle

#EB6651

#D6EB52

#52D6EB

#6652EB

Compound

#EB6651

#EBB352

#52D6EB

#528AEB

Variations

Lighter

#EF8574

#ECA89E

#F0CFCA

Darker

#E73216

#A3200B

#611105

Saturation

#B58D87

#EB6652

#F55F47

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#EB6651

#B1A34B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EB6651

#898954

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EB6651

#E96873

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Connect 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

#F07958

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EB6651

Daylight 5500K

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

#DD7E7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#35C2D7

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: #EB6651;

CSS — background

background-color: #EB6651;

CSS Variable

--color-connect-red: #EB6651;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'connect-red': '#EB6651' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EB6651] text-[#EB6651]

SCSS

$connect-red: #EB6651;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EB6651?

#EB6651 is Connect Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EB6651 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Connect Red?

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

What colors pair well with Connect Red?

Connect 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 Connect Red?

You can download Connect 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 Connect Red?

The hex code is #EB6651. In RGB it's 235, 102, 81, and in HSL it's 8°, 79%, 62%.

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