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Citrus Hill

#FF979A

RGB 255, 151, 154 · HSL 358°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 41, 40, 0

Citrus Hill is #FF979A in HEX — rgb(255, 151, 154), hsl(358°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 40%, 0%).

Citrus Hill pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 358°, 100%, 80%. 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#FF979A

RGB255, 151, 154

HSL358°, 100%, 80%

HSV358°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 41, 40, 0

Decimal16750490

CSS RGBrgb(255, 151, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citrus Hill 200B-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Peaceful Princess K-658

ΔE 2.4 · #FA9594

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherished One 1080

ΔE 2.4 · #FC9293

Dulux

Mellow Pink S04G5

ΔE 3.6 · #F38F91

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Shortcake DE5081

ΔE 4.8 · #FA8E99

PPG

Primrose Garden 1185-4

ΔE 5 · #F3949B

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 2008-40

ΔE 5 · #F1918E

Valspar

Peach Burst 1008-1C

ΔE 5.8 · #F39998

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 5.8 · #EF8988

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 5.9 · #ED9190

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.6 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.9 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.6 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 16.1 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 20.6 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 22.2 · #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

#FF979A

#99FFFC

Analogous

#FF99CF

#FF979A

#FFC999

Triadic

#FF979A

#9CFF99

#999CFF

Split-Complementary

#FF979A

#99FFC9

#99CFFF

Tetradic

#FF979A

#CFFF99

#99FFFC

#C999FF

Monochromatic

#FF0008

#FF4D52

#FF979A

#FFE5E6

Rectangle

#FF979A

#FFFC99

#99FFFC

#999CFF

Compound

#FF979A

#FFC999

#99FFFC

#99CFFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFADB0

#FAC6C8

#FAE1E1

Darker

#FF474E

#E00007

#830004

Saturation

#DBBDBE

#FF999C

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF979A

#CCC398

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF979A

#AFAF9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF979A

#FD9BA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Citrus Hill 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

#FF9E8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF979A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA3B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#6CEFEA

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: #FF979A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF979A;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-hill: #FF979A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-hill': '#FF979A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF979A] text-[#FF979A]

SCSS

$citrus-hill: #FF979A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF979A?

#FF979A is Citrus Hill, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF979A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Hill?

Citrus Hill 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 Citrus Hill?

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

Where can I download Citrus Hill?

You can download Citrus Hill 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 Citrus Hill?

The hex code is #FF979A. In RGB it's 255, 151, 154, and in HSL it's 358°, 100%, 80%.

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