REDS

Autumn

#EC8B9A

RGB 236, 139, 154 · HSL 351°, 72%, 74% · CMYK 0, 41, 35, 7

Autumn is #EC8B9A in HEX — rgb(236, 139, 154), hsl(351°, 72%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 35%, 7%).

Autumn pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 72%, 74%. 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#EC8B9A

RGB236, 139, 154

HSL351°, 72%, 74%

HSV351°, 41%, 93%

CMYK0, 41, 35, 7

Decimal15502234

CSS RGBrgb(236, 139, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 72%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2087-40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Wild Heather K-674

ΔE 1 · #EF8D9D

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 1.2 · #EA899A

PPG

Pink Punch 1184-4

ΔE 2.5 · #F392A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Dollie 1115

ΔE 2.7 · #F590A0

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 4.1 · #ED939D

Behr

Fresh Watermelon BIC-18

ΔE 4.4 · #E5869C

Valspar

Poppy Field 1006-1C

ΔE 4.5 · #E6888F

Dunn-Edwards

Posy Petal DE5067

ΔE 4.9 · #F3879C

Dulux

Pink Chi S03H5

ΔE 6.1 · #E4898D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.5 · #DF8686

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 9.5 · #EF8988

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.1 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 15.3 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 15.5 · #E2A3B3

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 26.4 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#EC8B9A

#8DECDE

Analogous

#EC8DCB

#EC8B9A

#ECAE8D

Triadic

#EC8B9A

#9BEC8D

#8D9BEC

Split-Complementary

#EC8B9A

#8DECAE

#8DCBEC

Tetradic

#EC8B9A

#CBEC8D

#8DECDE

#AE8DEC

Monochromatic

#C11F38

#E24B62

#EC8B9A

#F7CFD5

#FBE9EC

Rectangle

#EC8B9A

#ECDE8D

#8DECDE

#8D9BEC

Compound

#EC8B9A

#ECAE8D

#8DECDE

#8DCBEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0A4AF

#F0BFC6

#F3DCE0

Darker

#E64860

#BA162E

#6E0A19

Saturation

#CBAEB3

#EC8D9B

#F68495

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC8B9A

#BBB598

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC8B9A

#A1A198

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC8B9A

#E99094

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Autumn 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

#F0958F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC8B9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE9AB3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#66DAC9

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: #EC8B9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC8B9A;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn: #EC8B9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn': '#EC8B9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC8B9A] text-[#EC8B9A]

SCSS

$autumn: #EC8B9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC8B9A?

#EC8B9A is Autumn, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EC8B9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn?

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

What colors pair well with Autumn?

Autumn 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 Autumn?

You can download Autumn 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 Autumn?

The hex code is #EC8B9A. In RGB it's 236, 139, 154, and in HSL it's 351°, 72%, 74%.

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