REDS

Passion

#EB968A

RGB 235, 150, 138 · HSL 7°, 71%, 73% · CMYK 0, 36, 41, 8

Passion is #EB968A in HEX — rgb(235, 150, 138), hsl(7°, 71%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 41%, 8%).

Passion pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 71%, 73%. 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#EB968A

RGB235, 150, 138

HSL7°, 71%, 73%

HSV7°, 41%, 92%

CMYK0, 36, 41, 8

Decimal15439498

CSS RGBrgb(235, 150, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 71%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2171-40

Exact match

Valspar

Salmon Rose 2003-3C

ΔE 1.9 · #E7968B

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 2.1 · #EE9489

Dulux

Scampi S06G5

ΔE 3.8 · #ED9183

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 3.8 · #F29B89

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 4.1 · #F09D8A

Behr

Pecos Spice 230D-4

ΔE 5 · #E29581

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 5.3 · #FAA495

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 6 · #E59C93

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

ΔE 6.3 · #F6A09D

Dunn-Edwards

Cultured Rose DE5123

ΔE 6.8 · #E5867B

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.7 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 12.2 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.5 · #C57B67

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 15.3 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 18.1 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#EB968A

#89E0EB

Analogous

#EB89AF

#EB968A

#EBC689

Triadic

#EB968A

#89EB95

#9589EB

Split-Complementary

#EB968A

#89EBC6

#89AFEB

Tetradic

#EB968A

#AFEB89

#89E0EB

#C689EB

Monochromatic

#BC3220

#E05A48

#EB968A

#F6D0CB

#FBEBE9

Rectangle

#EB968A

#E0EB89

#89E0EB

#9589EB

Compound

#EB968A

#EBC689

#89E0EB

#89AFEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFAAA1

#EFC3BD

#F3DEDB

Darker

#E45846

#B62916

#6C160B

Saturation

#C9AFAB

#EB9589

#F58D7F

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EB968A

#C2B888

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EB968A

#A9A98C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EB968A

#EA979C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Passion 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

#F09D83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EB968A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDA2A7

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.

#64CBD9

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: #EB968A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EB968A;

CSS Variable

--color-passion: #EB968A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'passion': '#EB968A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EB968A] text-[#EB968A]

SCSS

$passion: #EB968A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EB968A?

#EB968A is Passion, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EB968A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Passion?

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

What colors pair well with Passion?

Passion 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 Passion?

You can download Passion 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 Passion?

The hex code is #EB968A. In RGB it's 235, 150, 138, and in HSL it's 7°, 71%, 73%.

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