REDS

Sweet Pink

#EE918D

RGB 238, 145, 141 · HSL 2°, 74%, 74% · CMYK 0, 39, 41, 7

Sweet Pink is #EE918D in HEX — rgb(238, 145, 141), hsl(2°, 74%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 41%, 7%).

Sweet Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 74%, 74%. 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#EE918D

RGB238, 145, 141

HSL2°, 74%, 74%

HSV2°, 41%, 93%

CMYK0, 39, 41, 7

Decimal15634829

CSS RGBrgb(238, 145, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 74%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 2008-40

ΔE 1.3 · #F1918E

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 1.8 · #ED9190

Vista Paint

Blossom Park K-650

ΔE 3.4 · #F29897

Valspar

Peach Burst 1008-1C

ΔE 3.7 · #F39998

Dulux

Mellow Pink S04G5

ΔE 3.8 · #F38F91

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 4.4 · #EF8988

Behr

Watermelon Punch PPU1-4A

ΔE 4.5 · #E08881

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 5.1 · #DF8686

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherished One 1080

ΔE 5.7 · #FC9293

Dunn-Edwards

Cultured Rose DE5123

ΔE 6 · #E5867B

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

ΔE 6 · #F6A09D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.8 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.3 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.6 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 20.4 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#EE918D

#8CEAEE

Analogous

#EE8CB9

#EE918D

#EEC08C

Triadic

#EE918D

#8CEE8F

#8F8CEE

Split-Complementary

#EE918D

#8CEEC0

#8CB9EE

Tetradic

#EE918D

#B9EE8C

#8CEAEE

#C08CEE

Monochromatic

#C3231D

#E44E49

#EE918D

#F8D0CE

#FCE9E9

Rectangle

#EE918D

#EAEE8C

#8CEAEE

#8F8CEE

Compound

#EE918D

#EEC08C

#8CEAEE

#8CB9EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1A5A3

#F0C0BE

#F4DDDC

Darker

#E84C46

#BC1913

#700C09

Saturation

#CBAFAE

#EE8F8C

#F68783

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE918D

#C1B78B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE918D

#A6A68E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE918D

#EC9399

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sweet Pink 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

#F29985

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE918D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF9EA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#65D8DC

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: #EE918D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE918D;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-pink: #EE918D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-pink': '#EE918D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE918D] text-[#EE918D]

SCSS

$sweet-pink: #EE918D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE918D?

#EE918D is Sweet Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE918D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Pink?

Sweet Pink 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 Sweet Pink?

You can download Sweet Pink 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 Sweet Pink?

The hex code is #EE918D. In RGB it's 238, 145, 141, and in HSL it's 2°, 74%, 74%.

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