REDS

Amour

#EE5851

RGB 238, 88, 81 · HSL 3°, 82%, 63% · CMYK 0, 63, 66, 7

Amour is #EE5851 in HEX — rgb(238, 88, 81), hsl(3°, 82%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 66%, 7%).

Amour pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 82%, 63%. 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#EE5851

RGB238, 88, 81

HSL3°, 82%, 63%

HSV3°, 66%, 93%

CMYK0, 63, 66, 7

Decimal15620177

CSS RGBrgb(238, 88, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 82%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Amour DE5104

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2009-30

ΔE 3.4 · #E85B51

Behr

Mesa Sunrise 200B-6

ΔE 4.4 · #F5635D

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 8.5 · #D24B42

Vista Paint

Endless Possibilities C-1080

ΔE 8.7 · #DB4238

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 8.7 · #E0413A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 9.1 · #DF5E47

Dulux

Orange Command S07F7

ΔE 9.7 · #DF4636

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 10.9 · #E55137

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 12.1 · #D1584C

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 12.4 · #DA5838

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 12.8 · #C33A36

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 13.9 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 14.5 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 16 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 19.6 · #CC6653

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 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

#EE5851

#53E6EE

Analogous

#EE5399

#EE5851

#EEA853

Triadic

#EE5851

#53EE5B

#5B53EE

Split-Complementary

#EE5851

#53EEA8

#5399EE

Tetradic

#EE5851

#99EE53

#53E6EE

#A853EE

Monochromatic

#99160F

#DF2016

#EE5851

#F59D99

#FCE0DF

Rectangle

#EE5851

#E6EE53

#53E6EE

#5B53EE

Compound

#EE5851

#EEA853

#53E6EE

#5399EE

Variations

Lighter

#F17C76

#EEA39F

#F1CDCB

Darker

#ED1F14

#A81109

#640803

Saturation

#B88C89

#EE5B53

#F7534B

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.15:1

Deuteranopia

#EE5851

#AEA04A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE5851

#838352

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE5851

#EB5D69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Amour 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

#F26F58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE5851

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF747C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#36D3DB

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: #EE5851;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE5851;

CSS Variable

--color-amour: #EE5851;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amour': '#EE5851' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE5851] text-[#EE5851]

SCSS

$amour: #EE5851;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE5851?

#EE5851 is Amour, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE5851 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amour?

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

What colors pair well with Amour?

Amour 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 Amour?

You can download Amour 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 Amour?

The hex code is #EE5851. In RGB it's 238, 88, 81, and in HSL it's 3°, 82%, 63%.

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