REDS

Apple Polish

#883E3F

RGB 136, 62, 63 · HSL 359°, 37%, 39% · CMYK 0, 54, 54, 47

Apple Polish is #883E3F in HEX — rgb(136, 62, 63), hsl(359°, 37%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 54%, 47%).

Apple Polish pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 37%, 39%. 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#883E3F

RGB136, 62, 63

HSL359°, 37%, 39%

HSV359°, 54%, 53%

CMYK0, 54, 54, 47

Decimal8928831

CSS RGBrgb(136, 62, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 37%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caliente BIC-47

ΔE 1.1 · #8B3F41

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 1.4 · #8B3F3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 1.5 · #8C4040

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 2.7 · #843938

PPG

Crazed Cranberry 13-12

ΔE 3 · #8F4347

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 3.4 · #7F3639

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 3.4 · #7E3738

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2084-20

ΔE 3.5 · #924544

Sherwin-Williams

Luxurious Red SW6314

ΔE 4 · #863A42

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 4.1 · #7D3436

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 4.5 · #8F423D

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.4 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.6 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 11 · #752B22

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 12.4 · #642424

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 15.4 · #732318

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

#883E3F

#3F8887

Analogous

#883F65

#883E3F

#88623F

Triadic

#883E3F

#40883F

#3F4088

Split-Complementary

#883E3F

#3F8862

#3F6588

Tetradic

#883E3F

#65883F

#3F8887

#623F88

Monochromatic

#1F0E0F

#542727

#883E3F

#B55E60

#CD9394

Rectangle

#883E3F

#88873F

#3F8887

#3F4088

Compound

#883E3F

#88623F

#3F8887

#3F6588

Variations

Lighter

#B15556

#BF8485

#D7BABB

Darker

#6E3132

#4D2021

#2D1213

Saturation

#6E5859

#883F40

#A81F22

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

7.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#883E3F

#665F3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#883E3F

#51513F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#883E3F

#864145

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Apple Polish 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

#A55B4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#883E3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#93606F

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.

#3A6F6E

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: #883E3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #883E3F;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-polish: #883E3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-polish': '#883E3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#883E3F] text-[#883E3F]

SCSS

$apple-polish: #883E3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #883E3F?

#883E3F is Apple Polish, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #883E3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Polish?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Polish?

Apple Polish 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 Apple Polish?

You can download Apple Polish 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 Apple Polish?

The hex code is #883E3F. In RGB it's 136, 62, 63, and in HSL it's 359°, 37%, 39%.

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