PURPLES

Splash of Grenadine

#F984E5

RGB 249, 132, 229 · HSL 310°, 91%, 75% · CMYK 0, 47, 8, 2

Splash of Grenadine is #F984E5 in HEX — rgb(249, 132, 229), hsl(310°, 91%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 8%, 2%).

Splash of Grenadine pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 91%, 75%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#F984E5

RGB249, 132, 229

HSL310°, 91%, 75%

HSV310°, 47%, 98%

CMYK0, 47, 8, 2

Decimal16352485

CSS RGBrgb(249, 132, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 91%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Its A Girl P130-4

ΔE 6.5 · #E782E5

Vista Paint

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ΔE 19.3 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

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Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 19.5 · #E47CB8

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 21.4 · #DC7CB5

Dulux

Pink Stripe SB7H1

ΔE 22 · #CF77B2

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 23.3 · #DC7FB4

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 26.3 · #C37CB3

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 28.8 · #C9709E

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 31.6 · #DE4C8A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 32.5 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 33.7 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 36.6 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 37.5 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 42 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 58.3 · #2D61AD

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F984E5

#85F999

Analogous

#D385F9

#F984E5

#F985AC

Triadic

#F984E5

#E6F985

#85E6F9

Split-Complementary

#F984E5

#ACF985

#85F9D3

Tetradic

#F984E5

#F9D385

#85F999

#85ACF9

Monochromatic

#DB0AB8

#F63CD7

#F984E5

#FDCEF5

#FEE7FA

Rectangle

#F984E5

#F99985

#85F999

#85E6F9

Compound

#F984E5

#F985AC

#85F999

#85F9D3

Variations

Lighter

#FA9EEB

#F6BBEC

#F7DAF2

Darker

#FA38DA

#D200AF

#7A0066

Saturation

#D1AECB

#F985E6

#FC82E8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F984E5

#B4C0E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F984E5

#A0A0DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F984E5

#F19C96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Splash of Grenadine carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#FA90C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F984E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E795EB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5BEA73

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: #F984E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F984E5;

CSS Variable

--color-splash-of-grenadine: #F984E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'splash-of-grenadine': '#F984E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F984E5] text-[#F984E5]

SCSS

$splash-of-grenadine: #F984E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F984E5?

#F984E5 is Splash of Grenadine, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F984E5 warm or cool?

Splash of Grenadine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Splash of Grenadine?

Splash of Grenadine works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Splash of Grenadine?

Splash of Grenadine pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Splash of Grenadine?

You can download Splash of Grenadine 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 Splash of Grenadine?

The hex code is #F984E5. In RGB it's 249, 132, 229, and in HSL it's 310°, 91%, 75%.

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