REDS

Lox

#EC9079

RGB 236, 144, 121 · HSL 12°, 75%, 70% · CMYK 0, 39, 49, 7

Lox is #EC9079 in HEX — rgb(236, 144, 121), hsl(12°, 75%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 49%, 7%).

Lox pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 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#EC9079

RGB236, 144, 121

HSL12°, 75%, 70%

HSV12°, 49%, 93%

CMYK0, 39, 49, 7

Decimal15503481

CSS RGBrgb(236, 144, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 75%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 019

ΔE 2.8 · #F29479

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 3.1 · #EA9073

Dulux

Painted Clay S07G5

ΔE 3.7 · #EB8B70

Valspar

Coral Passion 2001-1B

ΔE 4 · #EE8A78

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Memory 1052

ΔE 4.2 · #DF856E

Dunn-Edwards

Pouring Copper DE5144

ΔE 4.6 · #FB9B82

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 4.7 · #E18F79

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 5 · #E79580

Vista Paint

Summer Memory C-1051

ΔE 5.5 · #DB826B

Behr

Candied Yams (m210-5) M210-5

ΔE 6.9 · #D98C74

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.9 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 9.3 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.1 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 13.4 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.8 · #C27654

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.8 · #C1876B

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

#EC9079

#79D5EC

Analogous

#EC799C

#EC9079

#ECC979

Triadic

#EC9079

#79EC90

#9079EC

Split-Complementary

#EC9079

#79ECC9

#799CEC

Tetradic

#EC9079

#9CEC79

#79D5EC

#C979EC

Monochromatic

#B33819

#E25936

#EC9079

#F5C8BC

#FCEDE9

Rectangle

#EC9079

#D5EC79

#79D5EC

#9079EC

Compound

#EC9079

#ECC979

#79D5EC

#799CEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0A694

#EEC0B4

#F2DCD6

Darker

#E75A36

#B33211

#6A1C08

Saturation

#C4A8A1

#EC9079

#F58A70

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC9079

#C1B576

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC9079

#A5A57C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC9079

#EB8F97

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lox 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

#F09976

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC9079

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE9E9A

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.

#56BFDA

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: #EC9079;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC9079;

CSS Variable

--color-lox: #EC9079;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lox': '#EC9079' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC9079] text-[#EC9079]

SCSS

$lox: #EC9079;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC9079?

#EC9079 is Lox, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EC9079 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lox?

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

What colors pair well with Lox?

Lox 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 Lox?

You can download Lox 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 Lox?

The hex code is #EC9079. In RGB it's 236, 144, 121, and in HSL it's 12°, 75%, 70%.

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