REDS

Xoxo

#F08497

RGB 240, 132, 151 · HSL 349°, 78%, 73% · CMYK 0, 45, 37, 6

Xoxo is #F08497 in HEX — rgb(240, 132, 151), hsl(349°, 78%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 37%, 6%).

Xoxo pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 78%, 73%. 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#F08497

RGB240, 132, 151

HSL349°, 78%, 73%

HSV349°, 45%, 94%

CMYK0, 45, 37, 6

Decimal15762583

CSS RGBrgb(240, 132, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 78%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Posy Petal DE5067

ΔE 1.6 · #F3879C

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 1327

ΔE 2 · #EC8597

Vista Paint

Dollie C-1114

ΔE 3.8 · #EF8B9B

Valspar

So Charming 1005-1B

ΔE 3.8 · #EA7D96

Behr

Guava Jelly P180-4

ΔE 4 · #F78197

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 4.6 · #EA899A

Hallman-Lindsay

Dimple 1099

ΔE 4.7 · #E9808B

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 5.8 · #DD7788

PPG

Pink Punch 1184-4

ΔE 6.1 · #F392A0

Dulux

Charter Pink S04G6

ΔE 8.9 · #EE8587

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 10.3 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.6 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 16.7 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.1 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 25.2 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#F08497

#84F0DC

Analogous

#F084CE

#F08497

#F0A684

Triadic

#F08497

#98F084

#8498F0

Split-Complementary

#F08497

#84F0A6

#84CEF0

Tetradic

#F08497

#CEF084

#84F0DC

#A684F0

Monochromatic

#C31837

#E7405F

#F08497

#F8C9D1

#FCE8EC

Rectangle

#F08497

#F0DC84

#84F0DC

#8498F0

Compound

#F08497

#F0A684

#84F0DC

#84CEF0

Variations

Lighter

#F39DAD

#F1BAC4

#F4DADF

Darker

#EC3E5E

#BE0F2F

#71061A

Saturation

#CAAAB0

#F08498

#F77D93

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F08497

#BBB495

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F08497

#9E9E95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F08497

#ED8A8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Xoxo 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

#F3908C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F08497

Daylight 5500K

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

#E195B1

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.

#5EDEC7

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: #F08497;

CSS — background

background-color: #F08497;

CSS Variable

--color-xoxo: #F08497;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'xoxo': '#F08497' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F08497] text-[#F08497]

SCSS

$xoxo: #F08497;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F08497?

#F08497 is Xoxo, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F08497 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Xoxo?

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

What colors pair well with Xoxo?

Xoxo 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 Xoxo?

You can download Xoxo 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 Xoxo?

The hex code is #F08497. In RGB it's 240, 132, 151, and in HSL it's 349°, 78%, 73%.

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