REDS

Ruffle Pink Dress

#EF8988

RGB 239, 137, 136 · HSL 1°, 76%, 74% · CMYK 0, 43, 43, 6

Ruffle Pink Dress is #EF8988 in HEX — rgb(239, 137, 136), hsl(1°, 76%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 43%, 6%).

Ruffle Pink Dress pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 76%, 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#EF8988

RGB239, 137, 136

HSL1°, 76%, 74%

HSV1°, 43%, 94%

CMYK0, 43, 43, 6

Decimal15698312

CSS RGBrgb(239, 137, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 76%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

Exact match

Dulux

Charter Pink S04G6

ΔE 2 · #EE8587

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 2.8 · #EA8386

Valspar

Sweet Melon 1008-1B

ΔE 2.8 · #EA8280

Vista Paint

Cherished One C-1079

ΔE 3 · #F89091

Benjamin Moore

All-a-Blaze 1304

ΔE 3.1 · #F08C85

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherished One 1080

ΔE 4 · #FC9293

PPG

Smoked Salmon 1189-5

ΔE 4.9 · #EE867D

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 4.9 · #ED9190

Behr

Siren P190-4

ΔE 5.8 · #FC938A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 6.1 · #DF8686

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.9 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 10.6 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.1 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 17.7 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#EF8988

#8AEDEF

Analogous

#EF8ABB

#EF8988

#EFBE8A

Triadic

#EF8988

#8AEF8C

#8C8AEF

Split-Complementary

#EF8988

#8AEFBE

#8ABBEF

Tetradic

#EF8988

#BBEF8A

#8AEDEF

#BE8AEF

Monochromatic

#C51E1B

#E64A47

#EF8988

#F8CECE

#FCE9E9

Rectangle

#EF8988

#EDEF8A

#8AEDEF

#8C8AEF

Compound

#EF8988

#EFBE8A

#8AEDEF

#8ABBEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2A3A2

#F1BEBE

#F4DCDB

Darker

#EA4744

#BF1411

#710908

Saturation

#CCAEAE

#EF8C8A

#F78482

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF8988

#BEB485

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF8988

#A1A188

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF8988

#ED8C92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruffle Pink Dress 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

#F39381

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF8988

Daylight 5500K

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

#E098A5

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.

#63DBDE

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: #EF8988;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF8988;

CSS Variable

--color-ruffle-pink-dress: #EF8988;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruffle-pink-dress': '#EF8988' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF8988] text-[#EF8988]

SCSS

$ruffle-pink-dress: #EF8988;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF8988?

#EF8988 is Ruffle Pink Dress, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EF8988 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruffle Pink Dress?

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

What colors pair well with Ruffle Pink Dress?

Ruffle Pink Dress 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 Ruffle Pink Dress?

You can download Ruffle Pink Dress 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 Ruffle Pink Dress?

The hex code is #EF8988. In RGB it's 239, 137, 136, and in HSL it's 1°, 76%, 74%.

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