REDS

Crabapple

#87382F

RGB 135, 56, 47 · HSL 6°, 48%, 36% · CMYK 0, 59, 65, 47

Crabapple is #87382F in HEX — rgb(135, 56, 47), hsl(6°, 48%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 65%, 47%).

Crabapple pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 48%, 36%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#87382F

RGB135, 56, 47

HSL6°, 48%, 36%

HSV6°, 65%, 53%

CMYK0, 59, 65, 47

Decimal8861743

CSS RGBrgb(135, 56, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 48%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 1.9 · #8A3B34

Vista Paint

Autumn's Bronze K-1120

ΔE 2.9 · #8A3D36

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 2.9 · #83382A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 3 · #8B3D2F

Benjamin Moore

Louisiana CC-124

ΔE 4.2 · #8F4031

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.3 · #843D34

Behr

Firebrick 210D-7

ΔE 4.5 · #933B35

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 5.3 · #8F423D

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 6.1 · #752B22

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.4 · #9A4039

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 7 · #91493E

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.3 · #8E402A

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 7.6 · #8C363B

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.3 · #864633

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 8.9 · #732318

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 9.4 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#87382F

#307F88

Analogous

#883053

#87382F

#886530

Triadic

#87382F

#308839

#393088

Split-Complementary

#87382F

#308865

#305388

Tetradic

#87382F

#538830

#307F88

#653088

Monochromatic

#170908

#4F211C

#87382F

#BE5246

#D2877F

Rectangle

#87382F

#7F8830

#307F88

#393088

Compound

#87382F

#886530

#307F88

#305388

Variations

Lighter

#B84D41

#C57D75

#D9B7B3

Darker

#6E2C24

#4D1D18

#2E100D

Saturation

#69514F

#883930

#A02518

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

7.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#87382F

#645C2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87382F

#4D4D30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87382F

#863A40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crabapple 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

#A5573E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87382F

Daylight 5500K

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

#925C63

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.

#2E676E

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: #87382F;

CSS — background

background-color: #87382F;

CSS Variable

--color-crabapple: #87382F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crabapple': '#87382F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87382F] text-[#87382F]

SCSS

$crabapple: #87382F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87382F?

#87382F is Crabapple, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #87382F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crabapple?

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

What colors pair well with Crabapple?

Crabapple 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 Crabapple?

You can download Crabapple 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 Crabapple?

The hex code is #87382F. In RGB it's 135, 56, 47, and in HSL it's 6°, 48%, 36%.

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