REDS

Wild Ginger

#825059

RGB 130, 80, 89 · HSL 349°, 24%, 41% · CMYK 0, 38, 32, 49

Wild Ginger is #825059 in HEX — rgb(130, 80, 89), hsl(349°, 24%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 32%, 49%).

Wild Ginger pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 24%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#825059

RGB130, 80, 89

HSL349°, 24%, 41%

HSV349°, 38%, 51%

CMYK0, 38, 32, 49

Decimal8540249

CSS RGBrgb(130, 80, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 24%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

So Merlot PPU1-15

ΔE 0.8 · #84525B

Sherwin-Williams

Aged Wine SW6299

ΔE 2.8 · #895460

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 2.8 · #89535A

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

ΔE 3.8 · #89585D

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 4.4 · #794550

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 4.5 · #7E4E5E

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 4.7 · #794A4D

Benjamin Moore

Barrett CW-350

ΔE 4.8 · #8D515A

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 4.8 · #854E51

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 5.4 · #82495A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 7.5 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.8 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13.1 · #6A443B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.2 · #7B584C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 13.7 · #6D3F5B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 19.7 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#825059

#4F8278

Analogous

#824F72

#825059

#825F4F

Triadic

#825059

#59824F

#4F5982

Split-Complementary

#825059

#4F825F

#4F7282

Tetradic

#825059

#72824F

#4F8278

#5F4F82

Monochromatic

#231518

#523238

#825059

#AA747E

#C7A3AA

Rectangle

#825059

#82784F

#4F8278

#4F5982

Compound

#825059

#825F4F

#4F8278

#4F7282

Variations

Lighter

#A46A74

#B79299

#D3C1C5

Darker

#693F46

#492A30

#2B181C

Saturation

#706164

#824F59

#A9283F

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#825059

#686558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#825059

#5B5B58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#825059

#805355

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wild Ginger 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

#A1695E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#825059

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E6E82

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#436F67

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: #825059;

CSS — background

background-color: #825059;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-ginger: #825059;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-ginger': '#825059' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#825059] text-[#825059]

SCSS

$wild-ginger: #825059;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #825059?

#825059 is Wild Ginger, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #825059 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Ginger?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Ginger?

Wild Ginger 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 Wild Ginger?

You can download Wild Ginger 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 Wild Ginger?

The hex code is #825059. In RGB it's 130, 80, 89, and in HSL it's 349°, 24%, 41%.

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