REDS

Spiced Berry

#85443F

RGB 133, 68, 63 · HSL 4°, 36%, 38% · CMYK 0, 49, 53, 48

Spiced Berry is #85443F in HEX — rgb(133, 68, 63), hsl(4°, 36%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 53%, 48%).

Spiced Berry pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 36%, 38%. 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#85443F

RGB133, 68, 63

HSL4°, 36%, 38%

HSV4°, 53%, 52%

CMYK0, 49, 53, 48

Decimal8733759

CSS RGBrgb(133, 68, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 36%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

Exact match

Behr

Sequoia Grove 200F-6

ΔE 0.8 · #864541

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 1.5 · #86423E

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2005-20

ΔE 2.7 · #8B463F

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 3.1 · #7F4340

Vista Paint

Parlor Rose C-59

ΔE 4.1 · #873F39

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 4.1 · #904C44

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 4.7 · #7C453D

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 4.9 · #8D4F4C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 5.3 · #843D34

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.6 · #7E3738

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 9.9 · #763C28

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.9 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.7 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 13.6 · #8D5033

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

#85443F

#3E7F84

Analogous

#843E5C

#85443F

#84663E

Triadic

#85443F

#3E8443

#433E84

Split-Complementary

#85443F

#3E8466

#3E5C84

Tetradic

#85443F

#5C843E

#3E7F84

#663E84

Monochromatic

#1C0E0D

#502826

#85443F

#B2625C

#CB9490

Rectangle

#85443F

#7F843E

#3E7F84

#433E84

Compound

#85443F

#84663E

#3E7F84

#3E5C84

Variations

Lighter

#AE5953

#BD8783

#D6BCBA

Darker

#6B3430

#4A2320

#2C1412

Saturation

#6B5856

#84433E

#A3281F

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

7.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#85443F

#67603D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85443F

#545440

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85443F

#84454A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spiced Berry 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

#A3604A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85443F

Daylight 5500K

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

#90656F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#39686C

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: #85443F;

CSS — background

background-color: #85443F;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-berry: #85443F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-berry': '#85443F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85443F] text-[#85443F]

SCSS

$spiced-berry: #85443F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85443F?

#85443F is Spiced Berry, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #85443F warm or cool?

Spiced Berry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spiced Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Spiced Berry?

Spiced Berry 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 Spiced Berry?

You can download Spiced Berry 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 Spiced Berry?

The hex code is #85443F. In RGB it's 133, 68, 63, and in HSL it's 4°, 36%, 38%.

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