REDS

P.J.'s

#F2728A

RGB 242, 114, 138 · HSL 349°, 83%, 70% · CMYK 0, 53, 43, 5

P.J.'s is #F2728A in HEX — rgb(242, 114, 138), hsl(349°, 83%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 43%, 5%).

P.J.'s pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 83%, 70%. 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#F2728A

RGB242, 114, 138

HSL349°, 83%, 70%

HSV349°, 53%, 95%

CMYK0, 53, 43, 5

Decimal15889034

CSS RGBrgb(242, 114, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 83%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

P.J.'s K-681

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 2.4 · #F56F88

Dunn-Edwards

Cupid's Arrow DE5061

ΔE 4.3 · #EE6B8B

PPG

Cherry Brandy 1184-5

ΔE 4.9 · #E26B81

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2001-40

ΔE 5.2 · #F67F93

Behr

Peony Pink 190D-5

ΔE 5.5 · #EB7591

Valspar

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B

ΔE 8.3 · #DA6884

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 9.6 · #D46575

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 10.4 · #DD7788

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 12 · #CB556E

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13.6 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 17.8 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 17.9 · #B8516C

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 23.3 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 23.4 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 24.2 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#F2728A

#73F2DB

Analogous

#F273CA

#F2728A

#F29B73

Triadic

#F2728A

#8AF273

#738AF2

Split-Complementary

#F2728A

#73F29B

#73CAF2

Tetradic

#F2728A

#CAF273

#73F2DB

#9B73F2

Monochromatic

#BB1130

#EB2D50

#F2728A

#F8B9C5

#FDE8EC

Rectangle

#F2728A

#F2DB73

#73F2DB

#738AF2

Compound

#F2728A

#F29B73

#73F2DB

#73CAF2

Variations

Lighter

#F58FA2

#F1B1BD

#F4D5DA

Darker

#F12D51

#BC0929

#700317

Saturation

#C69FA6

#F2738A

#F86D86

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2728A

#B5AE87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2728A

#939387

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2728A

#EF7B80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

P.J.'s 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

#F58283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2728A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E287A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#4FE1C6

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: #F2728A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2728A;

CSS Variable

--color-p.j.'s: #F2728A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'p.j.'s': '#F2728A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2728A] text-[#F2728A]

SCSS

$p.j.'s: #F2728A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2728A?

#F2728A is P.J.'s, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F2728A warm or cool?

P.J.'s reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with P.J.'s?

P.J.'s works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with P.J.'s?

P.J.'s 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 P.J.'s?

You can download P.J.'s 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 P.J.'s?

The hex code is #F2728A. In RGB it's 242, 114, 138, and in HSL it's 349°, 83%, 70%.

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