REDS

Modestly Peach

#EEA59D

RGB 238, 165, 157 · HSL 6°, 70%, 77% · CMYK 0, 31, 34, 7

Modestly Peach is #EEA59D in HEX — rgb(238, 165, 157), hsl(6°, 70%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 34%, 7%).

Modestly Peach pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 70%, 77%. 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#EEA59D

RGB238, 165, 157

HSL6°, 70%, 77%

HSV6°, 34%, 93%

CMYK0, 31, 34, 7

Decimal15639965

CSS RGBrgb(238, 165, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 70%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #ECA69B

Behr

Coral Cloud M200-4

ΔE 2.2 · #E8A49B

Dunn-Edwards

Roseberry DE5122

ΔE 2.5 · #F4A6A1

Dulux

Wisley Pink S06G4

ΔE 3.2 · #F2A299

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 3.4 · #E59C93

Benjamin Moore

Minstrel 1297

ΔE 3.8 · #E79B96

PPG

Soft Salmon 1190-4

ΔE 4 · #EAAAA2

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 4.7 · #F0AFA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 4.8 · #EFAFA7

Vista Paint

Lusty Orange C-1071

ΔE 4.9 · #EDAEA5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 7 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.3 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 10 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.5 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.5 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 17.6 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#EEA59D

#9BE5ED

Analogous

#ED9BBC

#EEA59D

#EDCD9B

Triadic

#EEA59D

#9BEDA4

#A49BED

Split-Complementary

#EEA59D

#9BEDCD

#9BBCED

Tetradic

#EEA59D

#BCED9B

#9BE5ED

#CD9BED

Monochromatic

#CC3524

#E2685A

#EEA59D

#F9DFDC

#FBEBE9

Rectangle

#EEA59D

#E5ED9B

#9BE5ED

#A49BED

Compound

#EEA59D

#EDCD9B

#9BE5ED

#9BBCED

Variations

Lighter

#F1B6AF

#F1CBC7

#F5E2E0

Darker

#E56455

#BF2919

#71160C

Saturation

#D1BAB8

#EDA49B

#F69C92

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEA59D

#CAC19C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEA59D

#B4B49E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEA59D

#EDA6AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Modestly Peach 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

#F2A891

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEA59D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFADB5

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.

#72D1DB

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: #EEA59D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEA59D;

CSS Variable

--color-modestly-peach: #EEA59D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modestly-peach': '#EEA59D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEA59D] text-[#EEA59D]

SCSS

$modestly-peach: #EEA59D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEA59D?

#EEA59D is Modestly Peach, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EEA59D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modestly Peach?

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

What colors pair well with Modestly Peach?

Modestly Peach 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 Modestly Peach?

You can download Modestly Peach 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 Modestly Peach?

The hex code is #EEA59D. In RGB it's 238, 165, 157, and in HSL it's 6°, 70%, 77%.

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