REDS

Adobe Avenue

#FB9587

RGB 251, 149, 135 · HSL 7°, 94%, 76% · CMYK 0, 41, 46, 2

Adobe Avenue is #FB9587 in HEX — rgb(251, 149, 135), hsl(7°, 94%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 46%, 2%).

Adobe Avenue pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 94%, 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#FB9587

RGB251, 149, 135

HSL7°, 94%, 76%

HSV7°, 46%, 98%

CMYK0, 41, 46, 2

Decimal16487815

CSS RGBrgb(251, 149, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 94%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe Avenue DE5137

Exact match

Dulux

Chilly Spice S05H5

ΔE 1.2 · #FD9589

Benjamin Moore

Pink 004

ΔE 1.4 · #F99686

Behr

Siren P190-4

ΔE 2.6 · #FC938A

Vista Paint

Adonis Glow K-642

ΔE 3.5 · #FB988F

Valspar

Coral Passion 2001-1B

ΔE 4.9 · #EE8A78

PPG

Smoked Salmon 1189-5

ΔE 5.6 · #EE867D

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 5.9 · #EE9489

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 6.4 · #F29B89

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 7.7 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8.1 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 14.5 · #E09673

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.9 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 16.4 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.6 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#FB9587

#88EEFB

Analogous

#FB88B4

#FB9587

#FBCF88

Triadic

#FB9587

#88FB96

#9688FB

Split-Complementary

#FB9587

#88FBCF

#88B4FB

Tetradic

#FB9587

#B4FB88

#88EEFB

#CF88FB

Monochromatic

#E42107

#F9543E

#FB9587

#FED8D2

#FEE9E6

Rectangle

#FB9587

#EEFB88

#88EEFB

#9688FB

Compound

#FB9587

#FBCF88

#88EEFB

#88B4FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCABA0

#F8C4BD

#F8DFDB

Darker

#FE4F38

#D51900

#7C0E00

Saturation

#D3B5B1

#FB9688

#FD9486

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FB9587

#CBBF84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FB9587

#ACAC89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FB9587

#F9969D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Adobe Avenue 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

#FC9C80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FB9587

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9A1A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#5DDCED

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: #FB9587;

CSS — background

background-color: #FB9587;

CSS Variable

--color-adobe-avenue: #FB9587;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adobe-avenue': '#FB9587' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FB9587] text-[#FB9587]

SCSS

$adobe-avenue: #FB9587;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FB9587?

#FB9587 is Adobe Avenue, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FB9587 warm or cool?

Adobe Avenue reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Adobe Avenue?

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

What colors pair well with Adobe Avenue?

Adobe Avenue 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 Adobe Avenue?

You can download Adobe Avenue 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 Adobe Avenue?

The hex code is #FB9587. In RGB it's 251, 149, 135, and in HSL it's 7°, 94%, 76%.

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