REDS

Heartbeat

#EF999F

RGB 239, 153, 159 · HSL 356°, 73%, 77% · CMYK 0, 36, 33, 6

Heartbeat is #EF999F in HEX — rgb(239, 153, 159), hsl(356°, 73%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 33%, 6%).

Heartbeat pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 73%, 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#EF999F

RGB239, 153, 159

HSL356°, 73%, 77%

HSV356°, 36%, 94%

CMYK0, 36, 33, 6

Decimal15702431

CSS RGBrgb(239, 153, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 73%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Heartbeat 1319

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Floyd S03H4

ΔE 2.1 · #EB9AA0

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 2.7 · #EC9B9D

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 2.9 · #ED939D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 3.5 · #F1A1A6

Dunn-Edwards

Simple Pink DE5087

ΔE 3.7 · #F9A3AA

Valspar

Sweet Sixteen 1006-2A

ΔE 4.3 · #F29FAB

Vista Paint

Blossom Park K-650

ΔE 4.5 · #F29897

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Nymph 1093

ΔE 5.1 · #EBA0A7

Behr

Priceless Coral M180-4

ΔE 5.1 · #EA9B98

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 7.9 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8 · #DF8686

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 8.4 · #D98685

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 15.8 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 25.9 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#EF999F

#9AEFE9

Analogous

#EF9ACA

#EF999F

#EFBF9A

Triadic

#EF999F

#9FEF9A

#9A9FEF

Split-Complementary

#EF999F

#9AEFBF

#9ACAEF

Tetradic

#EF999F

#CAEF9A

#9AEFE9

#BF9AEF

Monochromatic

#CF202C

#E55761

#EF999F

#F9DCDE

#FCE9EA

Rectangle

#EF999F

#EFE99A

#9AEFE9

#9A9FEF

Compound

#EF999F

#EFBF9A

#9AEFE9

#9ACAEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2AEB2

#F2C6C9

#F5E0E1

Darker

#E8525C

#C31521

#740A11

Saturation

#D1B8B9

#EF9A9F

#F79298

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF999F

#C3BD9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF999F

#ACAC9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF999F

#ED9CA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Heartbeat 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

#F39F92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF999F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A4B7

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.

#70DED6

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: #EF999F;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF999F;

CSS Variable

--color-heartbeat: #EF999F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heartbeat': '#EF999F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF999F] text-[#EF999F]

SCSS

$heartbeat: #EF999F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF999F?

#EF999F is Heartbeat, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EF999F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heartbeat?

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

What colors pair well with Heartbeat?

Heartbeat 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 Heartbeat?

You can download Heartbeat 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 Heartbeat?

The hex code is #EF999F. In RGB it's 239, 153, 159, and in HSL it's 356°, 73%, 77%.

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