REDS

Blush Hour

#FF6F91

RGB 255, 111, 145 · HSL 346°, 100%, 72% · CMYK 0, 56, 43, 0

Blush Hour is #FF6F91 in HEX — rgb(255, 111, 145), hsl(346°, 100%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 43%, 0%).

Blush Hour pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 100%, 72%. 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#FF6F91

RGB255, 111, 145

HSL346°, 100%, 72%

HSV346°, 56%, 100%

CMYK0, 56, 43, 0

Decimal16740241

CSS RGBrgb(255, 111, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 100%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 5.2 · #F56F88

Dunn-Edwards

Cupid's Arrow DE5061

ΔE 5.7 · #EE6B8B

Behr

Youthful Coral 170B-5

ΔE 5.7 · #F96083

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 5.9 · #F06D87

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2001-40

ΔE 10.6 · #F67F93

PPG

Cherry Brandy 1184-5

ΔE 10.9 · #E26B81

Valspar

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B

ΔE 12.9 · #DA6884

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 15.6 · #D46575

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 15.9 · #CB556E

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 16.8 · #DD7788

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 17 · #DE4C8A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 22 · #C6628C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 24.3 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 27.6 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 28.5 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 28.9 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#FF6F91

#70FFDE

Analogous

#FF70D9

#FF6F91

#FF9670

Triadic

#FF6F91

#92FF70

#7092FF

Split-Complementary

#FF6F91

#70FF96

#70D9FF

Tetradic

#FF6F91

#D9FF70

#70FFDE

#9670FF

Monochromatic

#D60032

#FF2457

#FF6F91

#FFBDCC

#FFE5EB

Rectangle

#FF6F91

#FFDE70

#70FFDE

#7092FF

Compound

#FF6F91

#FF9670

#70FFDE

#70D9FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF8DA7

#F9B0C1

#F8D5DD

Darker

#FF2759

#CA002F

#76001B

Saturation

#CDA2AC

#FF7092

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF6F91

#BCB48D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF6F91

#95958D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF6F91

#FB7A80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Blush Hour 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

#FF8088

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF6F91

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC85AC

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.

#4DEBC6

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: #FF6F91;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF6F91;

CSS Variable

--color-blush-hour: #FF6F91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blush-hour': '#FF6F91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF6F91] text-[#FF6F91]

SCSS

$blush-hour: #FF6F91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF6F91?

#FF6F91 is Blush Hour, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF6F91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blush Hour?

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

What colors pair well with Blush Hour?

Blush Hour 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 Blush Hour?

You can download Blush Hour 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 Blush Hour?

The hex code is #FF6F91. In RGB it's 255, 111, 145, and in HSL it's 346°, 100%, 72%.

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