REDS

Pretty Primrose

#F5A994

RGB 245, 169, 148 · HSL 13°, 83%, 77% · CMYK 0, 31, 40, 4

Pretty Primrose is #F5A994 in HEX — rgb(245, 169, 148), hsl(13°, 83%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 40%, 4%).

Pretty Primrose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#F5A994

RGB245, 169, 148

HSL13°, 83%, 77%

HSV13°, 40%, 96%

CMYK0, 31, 40, 4

Decimal16099732

CSS RGBrgb(245, 169, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 83%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pretty Primrose S07G4

ΔE 2 · #F5A694

Valspar

Apricot Jam 2005-4A

ΔE 2.1 · #F5A990

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 3.1 · #FFAD98

Benjamin Moore

Monticello 018

ΔE 3.2 · #F6A58D

Behr

Peach Mimosa HDC-MD-18

ΔE 3.3 · #F4A28E

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 4.2 · #F9A48E

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 4.8 · #FAA495

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 4.9 · #F09D8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

ΔE 5.3 · #EAAA96

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 6.4 · #E6A88D

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 6.7 · #E49780

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.7 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.5 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.1 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 16.8 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 16.8 · #F3AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F5A994

#94E0F5

Analogous

#F594AF

#F5A994

#F5D994

Triadic

#F5A994

#94F5A9

#A994F5

Split-Complementary

#F5A994

#94F5D9

#94AFF5

Tetradic

#F5A994

#AFF594

#94E0F5

#D994F5

Monochromatic

#DB3F14

#EF714E

#F5A994

#FCE1DA

#FDECE8

Rectangle

#F5A994

#E0F594

#94E0F5

#A994F5

Compound

#F5A994

#F5D994

#94E0F5

#94AFF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7BAA9

#F5CEC3

#F6E4DF

Darker

#F26D48

#CF3409

#7B1D03

Saturation

#D3BCB6

#F5A994

#FAA68F

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5A994

#D0C693

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5A994

#B9B997

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5A994

#F4A8AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pretty Primrose 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

#F7AB8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5A994

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B0AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#69CAE5

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: #F5A994;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5A994;

CSS Variable

--color-pretty-primrose: #F5A994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pretty-primrose': '#F5A994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5A994] text-[#F5A994]

SCSS

$pretty-primrose: #F5A994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5A994?

#F5A994 is Pretty Primrose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F5A994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pretty Primrose?

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

What colors pair well with Pretty Primrose?

Pretty Primrose 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 Pretty Primrose?

You can download Pretty Primrose 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 Pretty Primrose?

The hex code is #F5A994. In RGB it's 245, 169, 148, and in HSL it's 13°, 83%, 77%.

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