REDS

Pickled Radish

#EE1144

RGB 238, 17, 68 · HSL 346°, 87%, 50% · CMYK 0, 93, 71, 7

Pickled Radish is #EE1144 in HEX — rgb(238, 17, 68), hsl(346°, 87%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 93%, 71%, 7%).

Pickled Radish pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 87%, 50%. 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#EE1144

RGB238, 17, 68

HSL346°, 87%, 50%

HSV346°, 93%, 93%

CMYK0, 93, 71, 7

Decimal15601988

CSS RGBrgb(238, 17, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 87%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 6.6 · #F93753

Behr

Fiery Red 180B-6

ΔE 8.2 · #E93241

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 8.3 · #E63244

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 13.8 · #D0252F

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 15 · #CF252B

Benjamin Moore

Bonfire 2001-20

ΔE 15.7 · #D63A40

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 16.7 · #D43938

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 17.2 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 20.4 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 22.4 · #CF454A

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 23.8 · #C53A4B

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 24.4 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 25.4 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 27.7 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 32.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 34.4 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#EE1144

#11EEBB

Analogous

#EE11B3

#EE1144

#EE4C11

Triadic

#EE1144

#44EE11

#1144EE

Split-Complementary

#EE1144

#11EE4C

#11B3EE

Tetradic

#EE1144

#B3EE11

#11EEBB

#4C11EE

Monochromatic

#5F071B

#A70C30

#EE1144

#F3587C

#F8A0B4

Rectangle

#EE1144

#EEBB11

#11EEBB

#1144EE

Compound

#EE1144

#EE4C11

#11EEBB

#11B3EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2406A

#EB7A94

#EEB7C4

Darker

#C30934

#890322

#520013

Saturation

#A15E6E

#EE1144

#F70840

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

4.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.80:1

Deuteranopia

#EE1144

#A29539

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE1144

#6C6C40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE1144

#EA3145

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pickled Radish 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

#F2394E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE1144

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF3E72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#1CBD97

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: #EE1144;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE1144;

CSS Variable

--color-pickled-radish: #EE1144;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pickled-radish': '#EE1144' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE1144] text-[#EE1144]

SCSS

$pickled-radish: #EE1144;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE1144?

#EE1144 is Pickled Radish, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE1144 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pickled Radish?

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

What colors pair well with Pickled Radish?

Pickled Radish 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 Pickled Radish?

You can download Pickled Radish 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 Pickled Radish?

The hex code is #EE1144. In RGB it's 238, 17, 68, and in HSL it's 346°, 87%, 50%.

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