REDS

Dark Earth

#884455

RGB 136, 68, 85 · HSL 345°, 33%, 40% · CMYK 0, 50, 38, 47

Dark Earth is #884455 in HEX — rgb(136, 68, 85), hsl(345°, 33%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 38%, 47%).

Dark Earth pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 33%, 40%. 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#884455

RGB136, 68, 85

HSL345°, 33%, 40%

HSV345°, 50%, 53%

CMYK0, 50, 38, 47

Decimal8930389

CSS RGBrgb(136, 68, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 33%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 2.6 · #84404E

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

ΔE 3.5 · #8C4652

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 3.7 · #854158

Behr

Rialto MQ1-5

ΔE 3.9 · #904D5A

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 5.2 · #82495A

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 5.6 · #934962

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

ΔE 5.6 · #7C3F55

Vista Paint

Raspberry Crush K-1229

ΔE 5.7 · #80444C

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 5.9 · #7A424E

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 6.3 · #81465D

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 9.9 · #994A50

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.1 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 12.2 · #7E3738

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 14 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15.9 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 24.8 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#884455

#448877

Analogous

#884477

#884455

#885544

Triadic

#884455

#558844

#445588

Split-Complementary

#884455

#448855

#447788

Tetradic

#884455

#778844

#448877

#554488

Monochromatic

#221115

#552B35

#884455

#B26679

#CC99A6

Rectangle

#884455

#887744

#448877

#445588

Compound

#884455

#885544

#448877

#447788

Variations

Lighter

#AD5C70

#BD8996

#D6BDC3

Darker

#6E3543

#4C242E

#2D141A

Saturation

#705C61

#884455

#AA2244

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

6.99:1

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#884455

#666354

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#884455

#555553

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#884455

#86494B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark Earth 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

#A5605B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#884455

Daylight 5500K

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

#93657F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#3E6F63

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: #884455;

CSS — background

background-color: #884455;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-earth: #884455;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-earth': '#884455' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#884455] text-[#884455]

SCSS

$dark-earth: #884455;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #884455?

#884455 is Dark Earth, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #884455 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Earth?

Dark Earth 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 Dark Earth?

You can download Dark Earth 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 Dark Earth?

The hex code is #884455. In RGB it's 136, 68, 85, and in HSL it's 345°, 33%, 40%.

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