REDS

Candy

#FF9787

RGB 255, 151, 135 · HSL 8°, 100%, 76% · CMYK 0, 41, 47, 0

Candy is #FF9787 in HEX — rgb(255, 151, 135), hsl(8°, 100%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 47%, 0%).

Candy pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 100%, 76%. 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#FF9787

RGB255, 151, 135

HSL8°, 100%, 76%

HSV8°, 47%, 100%

CMYK0, 41, 47, 0

Decimal16750471

CSS RGBrgb(255, 151, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 100%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Candy S06H5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2012-40

ΔE 1.6 · #FF9A8A

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe Avenue DE5137

ΔE 1.7 · #FB9587

Behr

Siren P190-4

ΔE 3.7 · #FC938A

Vista Paint

Adonis Glow K-642

ΔE 4.8 · #FB988F

Valspar

Coral Passion 2001-1B

ΔE 5.4 · #EE8A78

PPG

Smoked Salmon 1189-5

ΔE 6.7 · #EE867D

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 7.2 · #F29B89

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 7.4 · #EE9489

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8.8 · #FAA495

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 9.2 · #EF8988

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 14.7 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 16.2 · #E36E5A

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 17.1 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.2 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 17.7 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#FF9787

#85EFFF

Analogous

#FF85B1

#FF9787

#FFD285

Triadic

#FF9787

#85FF95

#9585FF

Split-Complementary

#FF9787

#85FFD2

#85B1FF

Tetradic

#FF9787

#B1FF85

#85EFFF

#D285FF

Monochromatic

#EB1F00

#FF5338

#FF9787

#FFD7D1

#FFE9E5

Rectangle

#FF9787

#EFFF85

#85EFFF

#9585FF

Compound

#FF9787

#FFD285

#85EFFF

#85B1FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFAA9D

#F9C3BB

#F9DFDB

Darker

#FF5237

#D51C00

#7C1100

Saturation

#D4B4AF

#FF9585

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9787

#CEC284

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9787

#AFAF89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9787

#FD989F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Candy 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

#FF9E80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9787

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA3A5

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.

#5DDAED

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: #FF9787;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9787;

CSS Variable

--color-candy: #FF9787;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy': '#FF9787' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9787] text-[#FF9787]

SCSS

$candy: #FF9787;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9787?

#FF9787 is Candy, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9787 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candy?

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

What colors pair well with Candy?

Candy 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 Candy?

You can download Candy 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 Candy?

The hex code is #FF9787. In RGB it's 255, 151, 135, and in HSL it's 8°, 100%, 76%.

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