REDS

Kissable

#FD8B79

RGB 253, 139, 121 · HSL 8°, 97%, 73% · CMYK 0, 45, 52, 1

Kissable is #FD8B79 in HEX — rgb(253, 139, 121), hsl(8°, 97%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 52%, 1%).

Kissable pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 97%, 73%. 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#FD8B79

RGB253, 139, 121

HSL8°, 97%, 73%

HSV8°, 52%, 99%

CMYK0, 45, 52, 1

Decimal16616313

CSS RGBrgb(253, 139, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 97%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Kissable S06H6

Exact match

Behr

Burning Coals P200-5

ΔE 3.3 · #FF8973

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 005

ΔE 4.4 · #F4806C

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Aura DE5131

ΔE 5 · #FF9682

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 5.9 · #F67C6C

Valspar

Coral Passion 2001-1B

ΔE 6.2 · #EE8A78

PPG

Smoked Salmon 1189-5

ΔE 7.6 · #EE867D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sari 1066

ΔE 7.9 · #E47C64

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 9.7 · #DD7861

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.8 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.4 · #E87257

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 11.7 · #EF8988

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 15.2 · #CC6653

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 16.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 19 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 19.3 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#FD8B79

#77EBFD

Analogous

#FD77A8

#FD8B79

#FDCC77

Triadic

#FD8B79

#77FD89

#8977FD

Split-Complementary

#FD8B79

#77FDCC

#77A8FD

Tetradic

#FD8B79

#A8FD77

#77EBFD

#CC77FD

Monochromatic

#D82003

#FC482C

#FD8B79

#FECBC3

#FFE9E6

Rectangle

#FD8B79

#EBFD77

#77EBFD

#8977FD

Compound

#FD8B79

#FDCC77

#77EBFD

#77A8FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDA192

#F8BDB4

#F7DBD7

Darker

#FF472B

#CD1B00

#771000

Saturation

#CEABA6

#FD8977

#FE8876

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FD8B79

#C8BB75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FD8B79

#A6A67C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FD8B79

#FB8C94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kissable 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

#FD9576

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FD8B79

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA9A9A

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.

#51D7EC

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: #FD8B79;

CSS — background

background-color: #FD8B79;

CSS Variable

--color-kissable: #FD8B79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kissable': '#FD8B79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FD8B79] text-[#FD8B79]

SCSS

$kissable: #FD8B79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FD8B79?

#FD8B79 is Kissable, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FD8B79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kissable?

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

What colors pair well with Kissable?

Kissable 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 Kissable?

You can download Kissable 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 Kissable?

The hex code is #FD8B79. In RGB it's 253, 139, 121, and in HSL it's 8°, 97%, 73%.

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