REDS

Grapefruit Juice

#EE6D8A

RGB 238, 109, 138 · HSL 347°, 79%, 68% · CMYK 0, 54, 42, 7

Grapefruit Juice is #EE6D8A in HEX — rgb(238, 109, 138), hsl(347°, 79%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 42%, 7%).

Grapefruit Juice pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 79%, 68%. 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#EE6D8A

RGB238, 109, 138

HSL347°, 79%, 68%

HSV347°, 54%, 93%

CMYK0, 54, 42, 7

Decimal15625610

CSS RGBrgb(238, 109, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 79%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cupid's Arrow DE5061

ΔE 1.5 · #EE6B8B

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 2.1 · #F06D87

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 3.7 · #F56F88

PPG

Cherry Brandy 1184-5

ΔE 4.9 · #E26B81

Behr

Peony Pink 190D-5

ΔE 4.9 · #EB7591

Valspar

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B

ΔE 6.9 · #DA6884

Benjamin Moore

Deco 1328

ΔE 7 · #DE687A

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 9.9 · #D46575

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 10.8 · #CB556E

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 11 · #DD7788

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.6 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 16.5 · #B8516C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 19.5 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24.2 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 24.6 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 25.5 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#EE6D8A

#6DEED2

Analogous

#EE6DC9

#EE6D8A

#EE916D

Triadic

#EE6D8A

#89EE6D

#6D89EE

Split-Complementary

#EE6D8A

#6DEE91

#6DC9EE

Tetradic

#EE6D8A

#C9EE6D

#6DEED2

#916DEE

Monochromatic

#AD1436

#E62851

#EE6D8A

#F6B1C0

#FCE8ED

Rectangle

#EE6D8A

#EED26D

#6DEED2

#6D89EE

Compound

#EE6D8A

#EE916D

#6DEED2

#6DC9EE

Variations

Lighter

#F18AA0

#EFADBB

#F2D3D9

Darker

#EB2A54

#B20C30

#6A051B

Saturation

#C19AA2

#EE6D89

#F66484

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE6D8A

#B1AA87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE6D8A

#8E8E87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE6D8A

#EA777C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Grapefruit Juice 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

#F27E83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE6D8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF83A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#4BDCBC

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: #EE6D8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE6D8A;

CSS Variable

--color-grapefruit-juice: #EE6D8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grapefruit-juice': '#EE6D8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE6D8A] text-[#EE6D8A]

SCSS

$grapefruit-juice: #EE6D8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE6D8A?

#EE6D8A is Grapefruit Juice, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE6D8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grapefruit Juice?

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

What colors pair well with Grapefruit Juice?

Grapefruit Juice 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 Grapefruit Juice?

You can download Grapefruit Juice 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 Grapefruit Juice?

The hex code is #EE6D8A. In RGB it's 238, 109, 138, and in HSL it's 347°, 79%, 68%.

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