REDS

Old

#FE998F

RGB 254, 153, 143 · HSL 5°, 98%, 78% · CMYK 0, 40, 44, 0

Old is #FE998F in HEX — rgb(254, 153, 143), hsl(5°, 98%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 44%, 0%).

Old pulls into the airy end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 98%, 78%. 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#FE998F

RGB254, 153, 143

HSL5°, 98%, 78%

HSV5°, 44%, 100%

CMYK0, 40, 44, 0

Decimal16685455

CSS RGBrgb(254, 153, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 98%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Old 2011-40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Adonis Glow K-642

ΔE 1.2 · #FB988F

Dulux

Chilly Spice S05H5

ΔE 2.4 · #FD9589

Behr

Siren P190-4

ΔE 2.5 · #FC938A

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe Avenue DE5137

ΔE 2.8 · #FB9587

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 5.3 · #EE9489

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherished One 1080

ΔE 5.8 · #FC9293

PPG

Smoked Salmon 1189-5

ΔE 6.8 · #EE867D

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 6.9 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6.9 · #FAA495

Valspar

Poppy Petal 2001-1C

ΔE 7.3 · #F6A08C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.5 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 15.2 · #CD746D

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 15.6 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 17.7 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 18.8 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#FE998F

#90F5FE

Analogous

#FE90BE

#FE998F

#FED090

Triadic

#FE998F

#90FE99

#9990FE

Split-Complementary

#FE998F

#90FED0

#90BEFE

Tetradic

#FE998F

#BEFE90

#90F5FE

#D090FE

Monochromatic

#F21602

#FD5444

#FE998F

#FFDFDC

#FFE8E6

Rectangle

#FE998F

#F5FE90

#90F5FE

#9990FE

Compound

#FE998F

#FED090

#90F5FE

#90BEFE

Variations

Lighter

#FEADA6

#F9C6C1

#F9E0DE

Darker

#FF4F3F

#DB1200

#7F0B00

Saturation

#D7B9B6

#FE9990

#FE998F

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FE998F

#CEC38D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE998F

#B0B090

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE998F

#FC9AA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old 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

#FE9F86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE998F

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBA4AB

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.

#64E2EE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #FE998F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE998F;

CSS Variable

--color-old: #FE998F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old': '#FE998F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE998F] text-[#FE998F]

SCSS

$old: #FE998F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE998F?

#FE998F is Old, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FE998F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old?

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

What colors pair well with Old?

Old 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 Old?

You can download Old 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 Old?

The hex code is #FE998F. In RGB it's 254, 153, 143, and in HSL it's 5°, 98%, 78%.

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