REDS
Old World
#FD988E
Old World pulls into the pale end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 97%, 77%. The color's high saturation makes it bold and immediate and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Old World 2011-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Old World
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FD988E?
#FD988E is Old World, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #FD988E warm or cool?
Old World reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Old World?
Old World works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Old World?
Old World pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Old World?
You can download Old World 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 RGB value of #FD988E?
#FD988E converts to RGB 253, 152, 142.