PINKS

Folly

#FD004D

RGB 253, 0, 77 · HSL 342°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 100, 70, 1

Folly is #FD004D in HEX — rgb(253, 0, 77), hsl(342°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 70%, 1%).

Folly pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 100%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FD004D

RGB253, 0, 77

HSL342°, 100%, 50%

HSV342°, 100%, 99%

CMYK0, 100, 70, 1

Decimal16580685

CSS RGBrgb(253, 0, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 100%, 50%)

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Vista Paint

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Dunn-Edwards

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Dulux

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ΔE 22.5 · #D43938

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 26.3 · #BF2D32

Valspar

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ΔE 27.4 · #CF454A

PPG

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ΔE 28.4 · #C53A4B

Kilz

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ΔE 30 · #B83236

Colorhouse

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ΔE 31.3 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 33.4 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

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IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 40 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#FD004D

#00FFB3

Analogous

#FF00CC

#FD004D

#FF3300

Triadic

#FD004D

#4CFF00

#004CFF

Split-Complementary

#FD004D

#00FF33

#00CCFF

Tetradic

#FD004D

#CCFF00

#00FFB3

#3300FF

Monochromatic

#66001F

#B30036

#FD004D

#FF4D82

#FF99B8

Rectangle

#FD004D

#FFB300

#00FFB3

#004CFF

Compound

#FD004D

#FF3300

#00FFB3

#00CCFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF3370

#F47198

#F2B3C6

Darker

#CC003D

#8C002A

#520018

Saturation

#A65970

#FF004C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#FD004D

#AC9E42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FD004D

#727248

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FD004D

#F93247

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Folly strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#FD2D55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FD004D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA3279

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#16C38F

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: #FD004D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FD004D;

CSS Variable

--color-folly: #FD004D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folly': '#FD004D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FD004D] text-[#FD004D]

SCSS

$folly: #FD004D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FD004D?

#FD004D is Folly, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FD004D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Folly?

Folly works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Folly?

Folly pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Folly?

You can download Folly 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 Folly?

The hex code is #FD004D. In RGB it's 253, 0, 77, and in HSL it's 342°, 100%, 50%.

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