REDS

Hydrangea

#F1918E

RGB 241, 145, 142 · HSL 2°, 78%, 75% · CMYK 0, 40, 41, 5

Hydrangea is #F1918E in HEX — rgb(241, 145, 142), hsl(2°, 78%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 41%, 5%).

Hydrangea pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 78%, 75%. 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#F1918E

RGB241, 145, 142

HSL2°, 78%, 75%

HSV2°, 41%, 95%

CMYK0, 40, 41, 5

Decimal15831438

CSS RGBrgb(241, 145, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 78%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 2008-40

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 2.3 · #ED9190

Dulux

Mellow Pink S04G5

ΔE 2.8 · #F38F91

Vista Paint

Peaceful Princess K-658

ΔE 2.8 · #FA9594

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 3.5 · #EF8988

Valspar

Peach Burst 1008-1C

ΔE 4 · #F39998

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherished One 1080

ΔE 4.4 · #FC9293

Behr

Sunset Strip 210B-4

ΔE 4.9 · #FF9E9C

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 5.7 · #EA8386

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 5.7 · #DF8686

PPG

Primrose Garden 1185-4

ΔE 5.7 · #F3949B

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.2 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.7 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.8 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.6 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 20 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#F1918E

#8EEEF1

Analogous

#F18EBC

#F1918E

#F1C38E

Triadic

#F1918E

#8EF191

#918EF1

Split-Complementary

#F1918E

#8EF1C3

#8EBCF1

Tetradic

#F1918E

#BCF18E

#8EEEF1

#C38EF1

Monochromatic

#CC1F19

#E94F49

#F1918E

#F9D3D2

#FCE9E8

Rectangle

#F1918E

#EEF18E

#8EEEF1

#918EF1

Compound

#F1918E

#F1C38E

#8EEEF1

#8EBCF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4A7A4

#F2C1BF

#F5DDDD

Darker

#ED4B45

#C3150F

#740A06

Saturation

#CEB1B0

#F1918E

#F88A87

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1918E

#C2B98C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1918E

#A7A78E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1918E

#EF9399

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hydrangea 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

#F49986

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1918E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E19EAA

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.

#65DCE0

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: #F1918E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1918E;

CSS Variable

--color-hydrangea: #F1918E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hydrangea': '#F1918E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1918E] text-[#F1918E]

SCSS

$hydrangea: #F1918E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1918E?

#F1918E is Hydrangea, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F1918E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hydrangea?

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

What colors pair well with Hydrangea?

Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea?

You can download Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea?

The hex code is #F1918E. In RGB it's 241, 145, 142, and in HSL it's 2°, 78%, 75%.

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