REDS

Guava Jelly

#EE9685

RGB 238, 150, 133 · HSL 10°, 76%, 73% · CMYK 0, 37, 44, 7

Guava Jelly is #EE9685 in HEX — rgb(238, 150, 133), hsl(10°, 76%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 44%, 7%).

Guava Jelly pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 76%, 73%. 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#EE9685

RGB238, 150, 133

HSL10°, 76%, 73%

HSV10°, 44%, 93%

CMYK0, 37, 44, 7

Decimal15636101

CSS RGBrgb(238, 150, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 76%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 1.8 · #F29B89

Valspar

Desert Rose 2004-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #E7927F

Dulux

Scampi S06G5

ΔE 2.5 · #ED9183

Vista Paint

Rose Essence C-1064

ΔE 2.6 · #F19C88

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 3.1 · #EE9489

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2171-40

ΔE 3.2 · #EB968A

Behr

Ceramic Glaze 240D-4

ΔE 4.3 · #EE9E89

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 4.6 · #E18F79

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 5.3 · #F9A48E

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 5.3 · #FAA495

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe Avenue DE5137

ΔE 5.9 · #FB9587

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.2 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.5 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.7 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.5 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16.6 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#EE9685

#86DDEE

Analogous

#EE86A9

#EE9685

#EECC86

Triadic

#EE9685

#86EE97

#9786EE

Split-Complementary

#EE9685

#86EECC

#86A9EE

Tetradic

#EE9685

#A9EE86

#86DDEE

#CC86EE

Monochromatic

#C1361A

#E55E43

#EE9685

#F8D1C9

#FCECE9

Rectangle

#EE9685

#DDEE86

#86DDEE

#9786EE

Compound

#EE9685

#EECC86

#86DDEE

#86A9EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2AC9E

#F0C4BB

#F4DEDA

Darker

#EA5C40

#BC2D11

#701908

Saturation

#CAB0AA

#EE9786

#F7927E

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE9685

#C4B983

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE9685

#A9A987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE9685

#ED969C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Guava Jelly 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

#F29D7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE9685

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFA2A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#60C8DD

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: #EE9685;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE9685;

CSS Variable

--color-guava-jelly: #EE9685;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'guava-jelly': '#EE9685' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE9685] text-[#EE9685]

SCSS

$guava-jelly: #EE9685;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE9685?

#EE9685 is Guava Jelly, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EE9685 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Guava Jelly?

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

What colors pair well with Guava Jelly?

Guava Jelly 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 Guava Jelly?

You can download Guava Jelly 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 Guava Jelly?

The hex code is #EE9685. In RGB it's 238, 150, 133, and in HSL it's 10°, 76%, 73%.

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