REDS

Dollie

#EF8B9B

RGB 239, 139, 155 · HSL 350°, 76%, 74% · CMYK 0, 42, 35, 6

Dollie is #EF8B9B in HEX — rgb(239, 139, 155), hsl(350°, 76%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 35%, 6%).

Dollie pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 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#EF8B9B

RGB239, 139, 155

HSL350°, 76%, 74%

HSV350°, 42%, 94%

CMYK0, 42, 35, 6

Decimal15698843

CSS RGBrgb(239, 139, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 76%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dollie C-1114

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2087-40

ΔE 1.3 · #EC8B9A

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 1.7 · #EA899A

Hallman-Lindsay

Dollie 1115

ΔE 1.9 · #F590A0

PPG

Pink Punch 1184-4

ΔE 2.6 · #F392A0

Dunn-Edwards

Posy Petal DE5067

ΔE 3.7 · #F3879C

Behr

Fresh Watermelon BIC-18

ΔE 4.7 · #E5869C

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 5 · #ED939D

Valspar

Poppy Field 1006-1C

ΔE 5.2 · #E6888F

Dulux

Pink Chi S03H5

ΔE 6.9 · #E4898D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.3 · #DF8686

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 9.5 · #EF8988

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 16.1 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16.3 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 26.2 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#EF8B9B

#8AEFDE

Analogous

#EF8ACD

#EF8B9B

#EFAC8A

Triadic

#EF8B9B

#9BEF8A

#8A9BEF

Split-Complementary

#EF8B9B

#8AEFAC

#8ACDEF

Tetradic

#EF8B9B

#CDEF8A

#8AEFDE

#AC8AEF

Monochromatic

#C51B37

#E64761

#EF8B9B

#F8CED5

#FCE9EC

Rectangle

#EF8B9B

#EFDE8A

#8AEFDE

#8A9BEF

Compound

#EF8B9B

#EFAC8A

#8AEFDE

#8ACDEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2A2AF

#F1BEC6

#F4DBE0

Darker

#EA4460

#BF112E

#710819

Saturation

#CCAEB3

#EF8A9B

#F78296

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF8B9B

#BDB699

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF8B9B

#A2A299

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF8B9B

#EC9195

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dollie 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

#F3958F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF8B9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E09AB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#63DEC9

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: #EF8B9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF8B9B;

CSS Variable

--color-dollie: #EF8B9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dollie': '#EF8B9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF8B9B] text-[#EF8B9B]

SCSS

$dollie: #EF8B9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF8B9B?

#EF8B9B is Dollie, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EF8B9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dollie?

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

What colors pair well with Dollie?

Dollie 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 Dollie?

You can download Dollie 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 Dollie?

The hex code is #EF8B9B. In RGB it's 239, 139, 155, and in HSL it's 350°, 76%, 74%.

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