REDS

Pink Geranium

#F6909D

RGB 246, 144, 157 · HSL 352°, 85%, 76% · CMYK 0, 41, 36, 4

Pink Geranium is #F6909D in HEX — rgb(246, 144, 157), hsl(352°, 85%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 36%, 4%).

Pink Geranium pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 85%, 76%. 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#F6909D

RGB246, 144, 157

HSL352°, 85%, 76%

HSV352°, 41%, 96%

CMYK0, 41, 36, 4

Decimal16158877

CSS RGBrgb(246, 144, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 85%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dollie 1115

ΔE 1.8 · #F590A0

PPG

Pink Punch 1184-4

ΔE 2.3 · #F392A0

Vista Paint

Dollie C-1114

ΔE 2.7 · #EF8B9B

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Shortcake DE5081

ΔE 3 · #FA8E99

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2087-40

ΔE 3.3 · #EC8B9A

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 4.3 · #EA899A

Behr

Duchess Rose 190B-4

ΔE 4.4 · #FF9AAB

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 4.9 · #ED939D

Valspar

Poppy Field 1006-1C

ΔE 5.5 · #E6888F

Dulux

Mellow Pink S04G5

ΔE 5.8 · #F38F91

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 8.2 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.1 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 16.4 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 25.3 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#F6909D

#8EF6E8

Analogous

#F68ED0

#F6909D

#F6B48E

Triadic

#F6909D

#9CF68E

#8E9CF6

Split-Complementary

#F6909D

#8EF6B4

#8ED0F6

Tetradic

#F6909D

#D0F68E

#8EF6E8

#B48EF6

Monochromatic

#D9122C

#F0475E

#F6909D

#FCD5DA

#FDE7EA

Rectangle

#F6909D

#F6E88E

#8EF6E8

#8E9CF6

Compound

#F6909D

#F6B48E

#8EF6E8

#8ED0F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8A4B0

#F5C0C7

#F6DDE0

Darker

#F4425A

#CE0722

#7B0112

Saturation

#D1B2B6

#F68E9C

#FA8998

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6909D

#C3BC9B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6909D

#A7A79B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6909D

#F3959A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Geranium 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

#F89991

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6909D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E59EB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#64E6D5

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: #F6909D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6909D;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-geranium: #F6909D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-geranium': '#F6909D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6909D] text-[#F6909D]

SCSS

$pink-geranium: #F6909D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6909D?

#F6909D is Pink Geranium, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F6909D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Geranium?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Geranium?

Pink Geranium 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 Geranium?

You can download Pink Geranium 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 Geranium?

The hex code is #F6909D. In RGB it's 246, 144, 157, and in HSL it's 352°, 85%, 76%.

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