REDS

Love

#865A5E

RGB 134, 90, 94 · HSL 355°, 20%, 44% · CMYK 0, 33, 30, 47

Love is #865A5E in HEX — rgb(134, 90, 94), hsl(355°, 20%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 30%, 47%).

Love pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 20%, 44%. 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#865A5E

RGB134, 90, 94

HSL355°, 20%, 44%

HSV355°, 33%, 53%

CMYK0, 33, 30, 47

Decimal8804958

CSS RGBrgb(134, 90, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 20%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Love 1266

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Alaea SW7579

ΔE 1.8 · #81585B

Hallman-Lindsay

Whimsy 100

ΔE 1.9 · #8B5E63

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

ΔE 2.3 · #89585D

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 2.3 · #835C5F

Dulux

Lampoon S02E7

ΔE 2.5 · #805457

Vista Paint

Chocolate Cherry K-1129

ΔE 2.8 · #825757

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 3.7 · #8E5E5E

Behr

Natural Copper BXC-52

ΔE 4.2 · #7D5756

Valspar

In the Red 1007-5A

ΔE 4.7 · #7F5051

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.9 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.9 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.9 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.3 · #6F595D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 15.3 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 19.9 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#865A5E

#5A8783

Analogous

#875A74

#865A5E

#876C5A

Triadic

#865A5E

#5E875A

#5A5D87

Split-Complementary

#865A5E

#5A876C

#5A7487

Tetradic

#865A5E

#74875A

#5A8783

#6C5A87

Monochromatic

#2B1D1E

#593B3E

#865A5E

#AB8285

#CAAFB2

Rectangle

#865A5E

#87835A

#5A8783

#5A5D87

Compound

#865A5E

#876C5A

#5A8783

#5A7487

Variations

Lighter

#A4767A

#B89B9D

#D4C6C7

Darker

#6D474A

#4B3032

#2C1C1D

Saturation

#77696B

#875A5D

#B42D38

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

5.77:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#865A5E

#6F6C5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#865A5E

#63635D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#865A5E

#855C5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Love 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

#A47062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#865A5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#917586

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.

#487773

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: #865A5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #865A5E;

CSS Variable

--color-love: #865A5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'love': '#865A5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#865A5E] text-[#865A5E]

SCSS

$love: #865A5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #865A5E?

#865A5E is Love, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #865A5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Love?

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

What colors pair well with Love?

Love 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 Love?

You can download Love 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 Love?

The hex code is #865A5E. In RGB it's 134, 90, 94, and in HSL it's 355°, 20%, 44%.

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