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Peevish Red

#FF2266

RGB 255, 34, 102 · HSL 342°, 100%, 57% · CMYK 0, 87, 60, 0

Peevish Red is #FF2266 in HEX — rgb(255, 34, 102), hsl(342°, 100%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 87%, 60%, 0%).

Peevish Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 100%, 57%. 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#FF2266

RGB255, 34, 102

HSL342°, 100%, 57%

HSV342°, 87%, 100%

CMYK0, 87, 60, 0

Decimal16720486

CSS RGBrgb(255, 34, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 100%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Firecracker 150B-6

ΔE 10.4 · #E8325E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 13.3 · #F93753

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 18.7 · #E63244

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2001-30

ΔE 20.9 · #E24C5B

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 22.9 · #E34B50

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 24.6 · #C52033

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 25 · #DA5265

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 25.2 · #C32535

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 26.2 · #D34E5F

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 26.8 · #D43938

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 28.7 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 30.6 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 33.6 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 35.4 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 38.2 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 38.4 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#FF2266

#24FFBD

Analogous

#FF24D3

#FF2266

#FF5024

Triadic

#FF2266

#65FF24

#2465FF

Split-Complementary

#FF2266

#24FF50

#24D3FF

Tetradic

#FF2266

#D3FF24

#24FFBD

#5024FF

Monochromatic

#8A0029

#D60040

#FF2266

#FF709B

#FFBDD1

Rectangle

#FF2266

#FFBD24

#24FFBD

#2465FF

Compound

#FF2266

#FF5024

#24FFBD

#24D3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF5084

#F585A7

#F3BECE

Darker

#E90046

#A00030

#5D001C

Saturation

#B27084

#FF2465

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.67:1

Deuteranopia

#FF2266

#AEA25F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF2266

#777760

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF2266

#FB4251

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Peevish Red 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

#FF4668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF2266

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC4B8C

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.

#19DEA3

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: #FF2266;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF2266;

CSS Variable

--color-peevish-red: #FF2266;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peevish-red': '#FF2266' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF2266] text-[#FF2266]

SCSS

$peevish-red: #FF2266;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF2266?

#FF2266 is Peevish Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF2266 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peevish Red?

Peevish Red 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 Peevish Red?

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

Where can I download Peevish Red?

You can download Peevish Red 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 Peevish Red?

The hex code is #FF2266. In RGB it's 255, 34, 102, and in HSL it's 342°, 100%, 57%.

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