REDS

Vinaceous

#F59994

RGB 245, 153, 148 · HSL 3°, 83%, 77% · CMYK 0, 38, 40, 4

Vinaceous is #F59994 in HEX — rgb(245, 153, 148), hsl(3°, 83%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 40%, 4%).

Vinaceous pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 83%, 77%. 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#F59994

RGB245, 153, 148

HSL3°, 83%, 77%

HSV3°, 40%, 96%

CMYK0, 38, 40, 4

Decimal16095636

CSS RGBrgb(245, 153, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 83%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

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ΔE 2.5 · #F29897

Valspar

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ΔE 2.5 · #F39998

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 2008-40

ΔE 3.1 · #F1918E

Behr

Sunset Strip 210B-4

ΔE 3.3 · #FF9E9C

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 3.4 · #ED9190

Dulux

Pink Daisy S04H5

ΔE 3.6 · #F6989A

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

ΔE 3.8 · #F6A09D

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 5.3 · #FAA4A3

Dunn-Edwards

Salmon Upstream DE5109

ΔE 6 · #FFA8A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6.1 · #FAA495

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 6.5 · #EF8988

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.5 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.2 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 14 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.4 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 22.1 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#F59994

#94F0F5

Analogous

#F594BF

#F59994

#F5C994

Triadic

#F59994

#94F599

#9994F5

Split-Complementary

#F59994

#94F5C9

#94BFF5

Tetradic

#F59994

#BFF594

#94F0F5

#C994F5

Monochromatic

#DB1E14

#EF564E

#F59994

#FCDBDA

#FDE9E8

Rectangle

#F59994

#F0F594

#94F0F5

#9994F5

Compound

#F59994

#F5C994

#94F0F5

#94BFF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7ADA9

#F5C5C3

#F6E0DF

Darker

#F25048

#CF1309

#7B0903

Saturation

#D3B7B6

#F59994

#FA948F

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F59994

#C8BF92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F59994

#ADAD95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F59994

#F39BA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vinaceous 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

#F79F8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F59994

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4A4AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#69DFE5

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: #F59994;

CSS — background

background-color: #F59994;

CSS Variable

--color-vinaceous: #F59994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vinaceous': '#F59994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F59994] text-[#F59994]

SCSS

$vinaceous: #F59994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F59994?

#F59994 is Vinaceous, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F59994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vinaceous?

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

What colors pair well with Vinaceous?

Vinaceous 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 Vinaceous?

You can download Vinaceous 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 Vinaceous?

The hex code is #F59994. In RGB it's 245, 153, 148, and in HSL it's 3°, 83%, 77%.

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