REDS

Siesta Rose

#EC7878

RGB 236, 120, 120 · HSL 0°, 75%, 70% · CMYK 0, 49, 49, 7

Siesta Rose is #EC7878 in HEX — rgb(236, 120, 120), hsl(0°, 75%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 49%, 7%).

Siesta Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 75%, 70%. 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#EC7878

RGB236, 120, 120

HSL0°, 75%, 70%

HSV0°, 49%, 93%

CMYK0, 49, 49, 7

Decimal15497336

CSS RGBrgb(236, 120, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 75%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bay Coral C-1086

ΔE 3 · #E97C79

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Coral 1087

ΔE 3 · #EC7E7C

Benjamin Moore

Florida 1320

ΔE 3.7 · #E87076

Behr

Guava Jam 200D-5

ΔE 4 · #E87077

Dulux

Coral Oasis S04G7

ΔE 4.2 · #EA706E

Dunn-Edwards

Redstone DE5082

ΔE 5 · #E46B71

Valspar

Sweet Melon 1008-1B

ΔE 5.7 · #EA8280

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 6.5 · #D76C6E

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 8 · #EF8988

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.3 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.9 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.3 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.3 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.7 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 20.2 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#EC7878

#79ECEC

Analogous

#EC79B3

#EC7878

#ECB379

Triadic

#EC7878

#79EC79

#7979EC

Split-Complementary

#EC7878

#79ECB3

#79B2EC

Tetradic

#EC7878

#B3EC79

#79ECEC

#B279EC

Monochromatic

#B31919

#E23636

#EC7878

#F5BCBC

#FCE9E9

Rectangle

#EC7878

#ECEC79

#79ECEC

#7979EC

Compound

#EC7878

#ECB379

#79ECEC

#79B2EC

Variations

Lighter

#F09494

#EEB4B4

#F2D6D6

Darker

#E73636

#B31111

#6A0808

Saturation

#C4A1A1

#EC7979

#F57070

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC7878

#B6AB75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC7878

#959578

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC7878

#EA7C83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Siesta Rose 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

#F08775

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC7878

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE8C99

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.

#56DADA

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: #EC7878;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC7878;

CSS Variable

--color-siesta-rose: #EC7878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'siesta-rose': '#EC7878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC7878] text-[#EC7878]

SCSS

$siesta-rose: #EC7878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC7878?

#EC7878 is Siesta Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EC7878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Siesta Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Siesta Rose?

Siesta Rose 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 Siesta Rose?

You can download Siesta Rose 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 Siesta Rose?

The hex code is #EC7878. In RGB it's 236, 120, 120, and in HSL it's 0°, 75%, 70%.

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