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Rock Lobster

#F00B52

RGB 240, 11, 82 · HSL 341°, 91%, 49% · CMYK 0, 95, 66, 6

Rock Lobster is #F00B52 in HEX — rgb(240, 11, 82), hsl(341°, 91%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 95%, 66%, 6%).

Rock Lobster pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 91%, 49%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F00B52

RGB240, 11, 82

HSL341°, 91%, 49%

HSV341°, 95%, 94%

CMYK0, 95, 66, 6

Decimal15731538

CSS RGBrgb(240, 11, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 91%, 49%)

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F00B52

#0BEFA7

Analogous

#EF0BC5

#F00B52

#EF350B

Triadic

#F00B52

#53EF0B

#0B53EF

Split-Complementary

#F00B52

#0BEF35

#0BC5EF

Tetradic

#F00B52

#C5EF0B

#0BEFA7

#350BEF

Monochromatic

#5D0420

#A6083A

#F00B52

#F75085

#FA99B8

Rectangle

#F00B52

#EFA70B

#0BEFA7

#0B53EF

Compound

#F00B52

#EF350B

#0BEFA7

#0BC5EF

Variations

Lighter

#F63874

#ED759B

#EEB4C7

Darker

#C30441

#89002C

#500019

Saturation

#9F5B70

#EF0B53

#F40651

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.87:1

Deuteranopia

#F00B52

#A39649

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F00B52

#6C6C4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F00B52

#EC3345

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rock Lobster strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F33559

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F00B52

Daylight 5500K

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

#E13A7D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#18BC88

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F00B52;

CSS — background

background-color: #F00B52;

CSS Variable

--color-rock-lobster: #F00B52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rock-lobster': '#F00B52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F00B52] text-[#F00B52]

SCSS

$rock-lobster: #F00B52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F00B52?

#F00B52 is Rock Lobster, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F00B52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rock Lobster?

Rock Lobster works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Rock Lobster?

Rock Lobster pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rock Lobster?

You can download Rock Lobster 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 Rock Lobster?

The hex code is #F00B52. In RGB it's 240, 11, 82, and in HSL it's 341°, 91%, 49%.

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