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Power Peony

#EE5588

RGB 238, 85, 136 · HSL 340°, 82%, 63% · CMYK 0, 64, 43, 7

Power Peony is #EE5588 in HEX — rgb(238, 85, 136), hsl(340°, 82%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 43%, 7%).

Power Peony pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 82%, 63%. 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#EE5588

RGB238, 85, 136

HSL340°, 82%, 63%

HSV340°, 64%, 93%

CMYK0, 64, 43, 7

Decimal15619464

CSS RGBrgb(238, 85, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 82%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Coral Expression 160B-6

ΔE 4.8 · #E0467C

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 8.2 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Love Letter DE5047

ΔE 9.7 · #E4658E

Benjamin Moore

Peony 2079-30

ΔE 11.5 · #C94571

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 11.8 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 12.3 · #E06793

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 13.8 · #D55E7B

PPG

Kenny's Kiss 1184-6

ΔE 14.3 · #D45871

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 16.1 · #CB556E

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 16.3 · #C84F68

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 19.4 · #D46575

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 20.5 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 22.9 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 28 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 29.3 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 34.2 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EE5588

#53EEBA

Analogous

#EE53D4

#EE5588

#EE6D53

Triadic

#EE5588

#87EE53

#5387EE

Split-Complementary

#EE5588

#53EE6D

#53D4EE

Tetradic

#EE5588

#D4EE53

#53EEBA

#6D53EE

Monochromatic

#990F3D

#DF1659

#EE5588

#F599B8

#FCDFE8

Rectangle

#EE5588

#EEBA53

#53EEBA

#5387EE

Compound

#EE5588

#EE6D53

#53EEBA

#53D4EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1769F

#EE9FB9

#F1CBD8

Darker

#ED145C

#A8093E

#640323

Saturation

#B88999

#EE5387

#F74B84

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

3.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.29:1

Deuteranopia

#EE5588

#A9A384

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE5588

#818183

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE5588

#EA656B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Power Peony 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

#F26C81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE5588

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF71A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#36DBA4

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: #EE5588;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE5588;

CSS Variable

--color-power-peony: #EE5588;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'power-peony': '#EE5588' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE5588] text-[#EE5588]

SCSS

$power-peony: #EE5588;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE5588?

#EE5588 is Power Peony, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EE5588 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Power Peony?

Power Peony 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 Power Peony?

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

Where can I download Power Peony?

You can download Power Peony 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 Power Peony?

The hex code is #EE5588. In RGB it's 238, 85, 136, and in HSL it's 340°, 82%, 63%.

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