Pulp
Also known as: True Love, Dimple, Rhubarb Pie, Hot Gossip
Pulp sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively red that feels bold and energetic. Try it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Pulp maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.76:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Pulp color codes
- HEX
- #E18289
- RGB
- rgb(225, 130, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(225, 130, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(356, 61%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(356, 42%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 42%, 39%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(65.2 38.0 13.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.1% 0.117 15.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcoral#F08080 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 4.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Pulp works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pulp
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pulp by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.71:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.76:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pulp background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pulp
Pulp with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pulp
Pulp triad
Similar colors
- Boho Blush#E58787 · ΔE 2.6
- Babe#DC7B7C · ΔE 3.1
- Momo Peach#F47983 · ΔE 3.9
- York Pink#D7837F · ΔE 4.0
- Meat#F08080 · ΔE 4.1
- Xoxo#F08497 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pulp is closest to Verdigris.
Pulp FAQs
What color is Pulp?
Pulp is a medium red with the hex code #E18289. In HSL terms it has a hue of 356°, 61% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pulp?
The hex code for Pulp is #E18289. In RGB it's rgb(225, 130, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 42%, 39%, 12%).
What colors go well with Pulp?
Pulp pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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