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Radishical

#EC4872

RGB 236, 72, 114 · HSL 345°, 81%, 60% · CMYK 0, 69, 52, 7

Radishical is #EC4872 in HEX — rgb(236, 72, 114), hsl(345°, 81%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 52%, 7%).

Radishical pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 81%, 60%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EC4872

RGB236, 72, 114

HSL345°, 81%, 60%

HSV345°, 69%, 93%

CMYK0, 69, 52, 7

Decimal15485042

CSS RGBrgb(236, 72, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 81%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Roulette P170-5

ΔE 3.4 · #E43C69

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 8.5 · #DC506E

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 10.2 · #D04667

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 10.4 · #D72D6D

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 11.7 · #DA5265

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 13.4 · #D34E5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 14.2 · #F56F88

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 14.4 · #F06D87

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 16 · #C84F68

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 16.8 · #CB556E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 19.8 · #F93753

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 20 · #D46575

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 23.5 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 25.8 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 28.1 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 29.1 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#EC4872

#46ECC2

Analogous

#EC46C2

#EC4872

#EC7046

Triadic

#EC4872

#70EC46

#4670EC

Split-Complementary

#EC4872

#46EC70

#46C2EC

Tetradic

#EC4872

#C2EC46

#46ECC2

#7046EC

Monochromatic

#8A0F2E

#D01644

#EC4872

#F38CA5

#FAD1DB

Rectangle

#EC4872

#ECC246

#46ECC2

#4670EC

Compound

#EC4872

#EC7046

#46ECC2

#46C2EC

Variations

Lighter

#EF6B8C

#EC98AD

#F0C7D1

Darker

#E31246

#9F092F

#5F031A

Saturation

#B2808D

#EC4670

#F53D6B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.66:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.74:1

Deuteranopia

#EC4872

#A69D6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC4872

#7B7B6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC4872

#E85860

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Radishical strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F06371

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC4872

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE6895

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#2CD8AD

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: #EC4872;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC4872;

CSS Variable

--color-radishical: #EC4872;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'radishical': '#EC4872' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC4872] text-[#EC4872]

SCSS

$radishical: #EC4872;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC4872?

#EC4872 is Radishical, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EC4872 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Radishical?

Radishical works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Radishical?

Radishical pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Radishical?

You can download Radishical 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 Radishical?

The hex code is #EC4872. In RGB it's 236, 72, 114, and in HSL it's 345°, 81%, 60%.

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