REDS

Shell Pink

#F88180

RGB 248, 129, 128 · HSL 0°, 90%, 74% · CMYK 0, 48, 48, 3

Shell Pink is #F88180 in HEX — rgb(248, 129, 128), hsl(0°, 90%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 48%, 3%).

Shell Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 90%, 74%. 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#F88180

RGB248, 129, 128

HSL0°, 90%, 74%

HSV0°, 48%, 97%

CMYK0, 48, 48, 3

Decimal16286080

CSS RGBrgb(248, 129, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 90%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 3.7 · #EC7878

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Coral 1087

ΔE 4.1 · #EC7E7C

Behr

Indian Dance 200B-5

ΔE 4.1 · #FF7E7F

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2009-40

ΔE 4.7 · #F98B88

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Gift K-657

ΔE 4.8 · #F37773

Dunn-Edwards

Prime Pink DE5110

ΔE 4.8 · #FF8D86

Dulux

Devoted To You S04H6

ΔE 5.7 · #EE8384

Valspar

Sweet Melon 1008-1B

ΔE 6.4 · #EA8280

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 7.6 · #EF8988

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 10.1 · #D76C6E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.6 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.2 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 13.4 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 14.4 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.2 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 20.5 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#F88180

#81F8F8

Analogous

#F881BD

#F88180

#F8BD81

Triadic

#F88180

#81F881

#8181F8

Split-Complementary

#F88180

#81F8BD

#81BDF8

Tetradic

#F88180

#BDF881

#81F8F8

#BD81F8

Monochromatic

#D50B0B

#F53838

#F88180

#FCCACA

#FEE7E7

Rectangle

#F88180

#F8F881

#81F8F8

#8181F8

Compound

#F88180

#F8BD81

#81F8F8

#81BDF8

Variations

Lighter

#FA9A9A

#F6B9B9

#F6D9D9

Darker

#F93535

#CF0101

#790000

Saturation

#CFABAB

#F88181

#FC7E7E

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F88180

#C0B57D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F88180

#9E9E80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F88180

#F6858C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Shell Pink 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

#F98D7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F88180

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7929F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#58E9E9

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: #F88180;

CSS — background

background-color: #F88180;

CSS Variable

--color-shell-pink: #F88180;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shell-pink': '#F88180' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F88180] text-[#F88180]

SCSS

$shell-pink: #F88180;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F88180?

#F88180 is Shell Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F88180 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shell Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Shell Pink?

Shell Pink 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 Shell Pink?

You can download Shell Pink 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 Shell Pink?

The hex code is #F88180. In RGB it's 248, 129, 128, and in HSL it's 0°, 90%, 74%.

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