REDS

True

#EE7F8F

RGB 238, 127, 143 · HSL 351°, 77%, 72% · CMYK 0, 47, 40, 7

True is #EE7F8F in HEX — rgb(238, 127, 143), hsl(351°, 77%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 40%, 7%).

True pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 77%, 72%. 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#EE7F8F

RGB238, 127, 143

HSL351°, 77%, 72%

HSV351°, 47%, 93%

CMYK0, 47, 40, 7

Decimal15630223

CSS RGBrgb(238, 127, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 77%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

True 2003-40

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Dimple 1099

ΔE 3.1 · #E9808B

Behr

Guava Jelly P180-4

ΔE 4 · #F78197

Vista Paint

Dimple C-1098

ΔE 4.4 · #E47F8A

Dunn-Edwards

Posy Petal DE5067

ΔE 4.5 · #F3879C

Valspar

So Charming 1005-1B

ΔE 5.2 · #EA7D96

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 5.3 · #DD7788

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 6.7 · #EA899A

Dulux

Charter Pink S04G6

ΔE 7.2 · #EE8587

PPG

Cherry Brandy 1184-5

ΔE 7.3 · #E26B81

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 9 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.8 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 15 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.1 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 22.5 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#EE7F8F

#81EFDE

Analogous

#EF81C8

#EE7F8F

#EFA781

Triadic

#EE7F8F

#91EF81

#8191EF

Split-Complementary

#EE7F8F

#81EFA7

#81C8EF

Tetradic

#EE7F8F

#C8EF81

#81EFDE

#A781EF

Monochromatic

#BE1931

#E63D56

#EE7F8F

#F7C4CC

#FCE8EB

Rectangle

#EE7F8F

#EFDE81

#81EFDE

#8191EF

Compound

#EE7F8F

#EFA781

#81EFDE

#81C8EF

Variations

Lighter

#F29AA7

#F0B8C1

#F3D9DD

Darker

#EA3B56

#BB0F29

#6F0716

Saturation

#C8A7AC

#EF8191

#F7788B

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE7F8F

#B8B08C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE7F8F

#9A9A8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE7F8F

#EB858A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

True 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

#F28C86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE7F8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF91AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#5BDDC9

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: #EE7F8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE7F8F;

CSS Variable

--color-true: #EE7F8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'true': '#EE7F8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE7F8F] text-[#EE7F8F]

SCSS

$true: #EE7F8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE7F8F?

#EE7F8F is True, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE7F8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with True?

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

What colors pair well with True?

True 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 True?

You can download True 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 True?

The hex code is #EE7F8F. In RGB it's 238, 127, 143, and in HSL it's 351°, 77%, 72%.

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