REDS

Sweet Cherry Red

#84172C

RGB 132, 23, 44 · HSL 348°, 70%, 30% · CMYK 0, 83, 67, 48

Sweet Cherry Red is #84172C in HEX — rgb(132, 23, 44), hsl(348°, 70%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 83%, 67%, 48%).

Sweet Cherry Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 70%, 30%. 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#84172C

RGB132, 23, 44

HSL348°, 70%, 30%

HSV348°, 83%, 52%

CMYK0, 83, 67, 48

Decimal8656684

CSS RGBrgb(132, 23, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 70%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Red Red BIC-49

ΔE 4.2 · #862234

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 6.3 · #942A35

Vista Paint

American Rose K-1222

ΔE 6.7 · #952D3A

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 6.8 · #721422

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Cake 1124

ΔE 8.2 · #9D253D

Benjamin Moore

Rapture CC-66

ΔE 8.5 · #9D2F3C

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 9.3 · #922F30

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 9.3 · #94353C

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 9.6 · #883134

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 10.2 · #A42E41

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 10.4 · #9F2D47

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 11.2 · #9A3636

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.3 · #A53C49

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 12.8 · #9D3E3F

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 14.9 · #732318

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#84172C

#17826D

Analogous

#821762

#84172C

#823717

Triadic

#84172C

#2C8217

#172C82

Split-Complementary

#84172C

#178237

#176282

Tetradic

#84172C

#628217

#17826D

#371782

Monochromatic

#160407

#410B16

#84172C

#C32243

#E0526E

Rectangle

#84172C

#826D17

#17826D

#172C82

Compound

#84172C

#823717

#17826D

#176282

Variations

Lighter

#BF2241

#D4546E

#DFA2AE

Darker

#6A1022

#4A0A17

#2C050D

Saturation

#5D3C43

#82172C

#8E0B25

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

9.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#84172C

#5A5328

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#84172C

#3D3D2A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#84172C

#82222A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sweet Cherry Red 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

#A23E3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#84172C

Daylight 5500K

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

#904360

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#1A6858

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: #84172C;

CSS — background

background-color: #84172C;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-cherry-red: #84172C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-cherry-red': '#84172C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#84172C] text-[#84172C]

SCSS

$sweet-cherry-red: #84172C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #84172C?

#84172C is Sweet Cherry Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #84172C warm or cool?

Sweet Cherry Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Cherry Red?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Cherry Red?

Sweet Cherry Red 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 Sweet Cherry Red?

You can download Sweet Cherry Red 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 Sweet Cherry Red?

The hex code is #84172C. In RGB it's 132, 23, 44, and in HSL it's 348°, 70%, 30%.

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