REDS

Tonka Bean

#654F48

RGB 101, 79, 72 · HSL 14°, 17%, 34% · CMYK 0, 22, 29, 60

Tonka Bean is #654F48 in HEX — rgb(101, 79, 72), hsl(14°, 17%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 60%).

Tonka Bean pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 17%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#654F48

RGB101, 79, 72

HSL14°, 17%, 34%

HSV14°, 29%, 40%

CMYK0, 22, 29, 60

Decimal6639432

CSS RGBrgb(101, 79, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 17%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

Exact match

Behr

Cinnabark PPU3-20

ΔE 1.1 · #634D45

PPG

Chestnut 15-23

ΔE 1.6 · #624E45

Valspar

Gardener's Soil 2010-9

ΔE 1.7 · #69534C

Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone 2109-20

ΔE 1.9 · #614E45

Dunn-Edwards

Lynx DE6035

ΔE 1.9 · #604D47

Hallman-Lindsay

Bargeboard Brown historic-bargeboard-brown

ΔE 2 · #68534A

Vista Paint

Bargeboard Brown C-1456

ΔE 2.3 · #67544C

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Brown SW2808

ΔE 2.8 · #5F4D43

Dulux

Wooden Bridge S09C8

ΔE 3.4 · #5C4840

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 4 · #624A3E

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 5.5 · #645850

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.4 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 7.1 · #534644

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 8.1 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 9.7 · #5B4631

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#654F48

#485F65

Analogous

#654850

#654F48

#655E48

Triadic

#654F48

#48654F

#4F4865

Split-Complementary

#654F48

#48655E

#485065

Tetradic

#654F48

#506548

#485F65

#5E4865

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#392C28

#654F48

#927268

#B39B94

Rectangle

#654F48

#5F6548

#485F65

#4F4865

Compound

#654F48

#655E48

#485F65

#485065

Variations

Lighter

#8D6D64

#A9928B

#CBC0BD

Darker

#523F39

#392B27

#211916

Saturation

#5B5452

#654F48

#893C24

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#654F48

#5A5748

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#654F48

#535349

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#654F48

#654E50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tonka Bean 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

#8B6851

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#654F48

Daylight 5500K

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

#786D75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#37545C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #654F48;

CSS — background

background-color: #654F48;

CSS Variable

--color-tonka-bean: #654F48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tonka-bean': '#654F48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#654F48] text-[#654F48]

SCSS

$tonka-bean: #654F48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #654F48?

#654F48 is Tonka Bean, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #654F48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tonka Bean?

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

What colors pair well with Tonka Bean?

Tonka Bean 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 Tonka Bean?

You can download Tonka Bean 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 Tonka Bean?

The hex code is #654F48. In RGB it's 101, 79, 72, and in HSL it's 14°, 17%, 34%.

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