REDS

Crushed Grapefruit

#F5A497

RGB 245, 164, 151 · HSL 8°, 82%, 78% · CMYK 0, 33, 38, 4

Crushed Grapefruit is #F5A497 in HEX — rgb(245, 164, 151), hsl(8°, 82%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 38%, 4%).

Crushed Grapefruit pulls into the airy end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 82%, 78%. 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#F5A497

RGB245, 164, 151

HSL8°, 82%, 78%

HSV8°, 38%, 96%

CMYK0, 33, 38, 4

Decimal16098455

CSS RGBrgb(245, 164, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 82%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Coral Reef 2004-4A

ΔE 1.7 · #F6A494

Dulux

Wisley Pink S06G4

ΔE 2.3 · #F2A299

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 011

ΔE 2.6 · #F8A393

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 2.6 · #FAA495

Behr

Melon Sorbet P190-3

ΔE 2.9 · #FDABA0

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Tide DE5130

ΔE 4 · #FFAFA3

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 4.4 · #F09D8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 5.2 · #F29B89

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

ΔE 5.3 · #F6A09D

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 5.4 · #E59C93

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 6.4 · #EE9489

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.6 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 13.2 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 15.8 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.3 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 19.6 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#F5A497

#99E9F5

Analogous

#F599BB

#F5A497

#F5D399

Triadic

#F5A497

#99F5A5

#A599F5

Split-Complementary

#F5A497

#99F5D3

#99BBF5

Tetradic

#F5A497

#BBF599

#99E9F5

#D399F5

Monochromatic

#DF3116

#EE6853

#F5A497

#FCE2DF

#FDEBE8

Rectangle

#F5A497

#E9F599

#99E9F5

#A599F5

Compound

#F5A497

#F5D399

#99E9F5

#99BBF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7B7AD

#F5CCC6

#F7E3E0

Darker

#F2634D

#D0250B

#7C1404

Saturation

#D5BDB9

#F5A599

#FAA194

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5A497

#CDC495

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5A497

#B5B599

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5A497

#F4A4AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crushed Grapefruit 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

#F7A88C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5A497

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4ADB1

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.

#6DD5E5

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F5A497;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5A497;

CSS Variable

--color-crushed-grapefruit: #F5A497;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crushed-grapefruit': '#F5A497' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5A497] text-[#F5A497]

SCSS

$crushed-grapefruit: #F5A497;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5A497?

#F5A497 is Crushed Grapefruit, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F5A497 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crushed Grapefruit?

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

What colors pair well with Crushed Grapefruit?

Crushed Grapefruit 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 Crushed Grapefruit?

You can download Crushed Grapefruit 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 Crushed Grapefruit?

The hex code is #F5A497. In RGB it's 245, 164, 151, and in HSL it's 8°, 82%, 78%.

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