REDS

Cordial

#864C52

RGB 134, 76, 82 · HSL 354°, 28%, 41% · CMYK 0, 43, 39, 47

Cordial is #864C52 in HEX — rgb(134, 76, 82), hsl(354°, 28%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 39%, 47%).

Cordial pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 28%, 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#864C52

RGB134, 76, 82

HSL354°, 28%, 41%

HSV354°, 43%, 53%

CMYK0, 43, 39, 47

Decimal8801362

CSS RGBrgb(134, 76, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 28%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cordial SW6306

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 2 · #854E51

Behr

Bold Brick 190F-6

ΔE 2.3 · #7F484E

Benjamin Moore

Barrett CW-350

ΔE 2.9 · #8D515A

Vista Paint

Raspberry Crush K-1229

ΔE 3.2 · #80444C

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 3.3 · #89535A

PPG

Mesa Red 1052-6

ΔE 4.1 · #92555B

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 4.2 · #925559

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 6.1 · #8F4E4D

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 6.8 · #82495A

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 7.1 · #784340

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 11.3 · #7E3738

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 13.5 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.7 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15.6 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 20.1 · #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

#864C52

#4B8680

Analogous

#864B6E

#864C52

#86634B

Triadic

#864C52

#51864B

#4B5186

Split-Complementary

#864C52

#4B8663

#4B6E86

Tetradic

#864C52

#6E864B

#4B8680

#634B86

Monochromatic

#241416

#553033

#864C52

#AE6F76

#CAA0A4

Rectangle

#864C52

#86804B

#4B8680

#4B5186

Compound

#864C52

#86634B

#4B8680

#4B6E86

Variations

Lighter

#A8656C

#BA8F94

#D5C0C2

Darker

#6C3B40

#4B282B

#2C1719

Saturation

#716062

#864B51

#AB2633

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

6.63:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#864C52

#696551

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#864C52

#595951

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#864C52

#844F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cordial 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

#A46659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#864C52

Daylight 5500K

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

#916B7D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#436F6B

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: #864C52;

CSS — background

background-color: #864C52;

CSS Variable

--color-cordial: #864C52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cordial': '#864C52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#864C52] text-[#864C52]

SCSS

$cordial: #864C52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #864C52?

#864C52 is Cordial, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #864C52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cordial?

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

What colors pair well with Cordial?

Cordial 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 Cordial?

You can download Cordial 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 Cordial?

The hex code is #864C52. In RGB it's 134, 76, 82, and in HSL it's 354°, 28%, 41%.

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