REDS

Pink Pepper

#EF586C

RGB 239, 88, 108 · HSL 352°, 83%, 64% · CMYK 0, 63, 55, 6

Pink Pepper is #EF586C in HEX — rgb(239, 88, 108), hsl(352°, 83%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 55%, 6%).

Pink Pepper pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 83%, 64%. 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#EF586C

RGB239, 88, 108

HSL352°, 83%, 64%

HSV352°, 63%, 94%

CMYK0, 63, 55, 6

Decimal15685740

CSS RGBrgb(239, 88, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 83%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Watermelon Slice P180-5

ΔE 1.1 · #F15B6F

Benjamin Moore

Red 2000-30

ΔE 5.5 · #E14D5C

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 7.1 · #DA5265

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Flamingo DE5075

ΔE 7.2 · #F96D7B

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 8.9 · #D34E5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 8.9 · #D95862

Vista Paint

Heart to Heart C-1099

ΔE 11.1 · #D45962

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 12.8 · #E96E6C

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 13.5 · #D75954

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 15.4 · #C84F68

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 17.3 · #F93753

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 17.7 · #E63244

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 19.7 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 21.2 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 21.9 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.7 · #B8352E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#EF586C

#57EFDB

Analogous

#EF57B8

#EF586C

#EF8F57

Triadic

#EF586C

#6BEF57

#576BEF

Split-Complementary

#EF586C

#57EF8F

#57B8EF

Tetradic

#EF586C

#B8EF57

#57EFDB

#8F57EF

Monochromatic

#9F0F22

#E51531

#EF586C

#F69DA9

#FCE3E6

Rectangle

#EF586C

#EFDB57

#57EFDB

#576BEF

Compound

#EF586C

#EF8F57

#57EFDB

#57B8EF

Variations

Lighter

#F37989

#EFA1AB

#F2CCD1

Darker

#EF1633

#AC081E

#660210

Saturation

#BA8C92

#EF576B

#F74F66

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

3.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.28:1

Deuteranopia

#EF586C

#ADA267

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF586C

#83836A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF586C

#EC626B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Pepper 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

#F36F6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF586C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E07490

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#39DDC7

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: #EF586C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF586C;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-pepper: #EF586C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-pepper': '#EF586C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF586C] text-[#EF586C]

SCSS

$pink-pepper: #EF586C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF586C?

#EF586C is Pink Pepper, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EF586C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Pepper?

Pink Pepper 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 Pink Pepper?

You can download Pink Pepper 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 Pink Pepper?

The hex code is #EF586C. In RGB it's 239, 88, 108, and in HSL it's 352°, 83%, 64%.

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