REDS

Pink Explosion

#F56F88

RGB 245, 111, 136 · HSL 349°, 87%, 70% · CMYK 0, 55, 44, 4

Pink Explosion is #F56F88 in HEX — rgb(245, 111, 136), hsl(349°, 87%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 44%, 4%).

Pink Explosion pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 87%, 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#F56F88

RGB245, 111, 136

HSL349°, 87%, 70%

HSV349°, 55%, 96%

CMYK0, 55, 44, 4

Decimal16084872

CSS RGBrgb(245, 111, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 87%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 1.8 · #F06D87

Dunn-Edwards

Cupid's Arrow DE5061

ΔE 4.6 · #EE6B8B

PPG

Cherry Brandy 1184-5

ΔE 6.6 · #E26B81

Benjamin Moore

Cactus 1335

ΔE 7 · #E96775

Behr

Peony Pink 190D-5

ΔE 7.6 · #EB7591

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 9.8 · #E06E78

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 11 · #D46575

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 12.2 · #D66972

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 12.6 · #CB556E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.8 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 19.1 · #B8516C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 19.8 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 23.2 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 24.6 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 25.6 · #F1A1A6

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

#F56F88

#70F5DD

Analogous

#F570CB

#F56F88

#F59A70

Triadic

#F56F88

#88F570

#7088F5

Split-Complementary

#F56F88

#70F59A

#70CBF5

Tetradic

#F56F88

#CBF570

#70F5DD

#9A70F5

Monochromatic

#BF0D2E

#F0284D

#F56F88

#FAB7C4

#FDE7EB

Rectangle

#F56F88

#F5DD70

#70F5DD

#7088F5

Compound

#F56F88

#F59A70

#70F5DD

#70CBF5

Variations

Lighter

#F78DA0

#F3AFBC

#F5D4DA

Darker

#F5284E

#C00427

#720015

Saturation

#C69FA6

#F57088

#FA6B85

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F56F88

#B6AE85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F56F88

#929285

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F56F88

#F1787E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Explosion 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

#F78081

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F56F88

Daylight 5500K

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

#E485A5

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.

#4BE4C8

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: #F56F88;

CSS — background

background-color: #F56F88;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-explosion: #F56F88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-explosion': '#F56F88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F56F88] text-[#F56F88]

SCSS

$pink-explosion: #F56F88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F56F88?

#F56F88 is Pink Explosion, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F56F88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Explosion?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Explosion?

Pink Explosion 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 Pink Explosion?

You can download Pink Explosion 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 Pink Explosion?

The hex code is #F56F88. In RGB it's 245, 111, 136, and in HSL it's 349°, 87%, 70%.

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