REDS

Conifer Cone

#885555

RGB 136, 85, 85 · HSL 0°, 23%, 43% · CMYK 0, 38, 38, 47

Conifer Cone is #885555 in HEX — rgb(136, 85, 85), hsl(0°, 23%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 38%, 47%).

Conifer Cone pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 23%, 43%. 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#885555

RGB136, 85, 85

HSL0°, 23%, 43%

HSV0°, 38%, 53%

CMYK0, 38, 38, 47

Decimal8934741

CSS RGBrgb(136, 85, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 23%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Flowering Chestnut C-1324

ΔE 1.3 · #875657

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowering Chestnut historic-flowering-chestnut

ΔE 1.3 · #875657

PPG

Barn Door 1055-6

ΔE 2 · #8E5959

Benjamin Moore

Garrison HC-66

ΔE 2.5 · #8D5A57

Behr

Raw Sienna BXC-57

ΔE 2.7 · #82514E

Valspar

In the Red 1007-5A

ΔE 3.1 · #7F5051

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 3.7 · #8E5E5E

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 4.1 · #89535A

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 4.3 · #8B534E

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6.5 · #835C5F

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.1 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.3 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 11.2 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 13.4 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 14 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 17.4 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#885555

#548787

Analogous

#87546E

#885555

#876E54

Triadic

#885555

#548754

#545487

Split-Complementary

#885555

#54876E

#546E87

Tetradic

#885555

#6E8754

#548787

#6E5487

Monochromatic

#291A1A

#583737

#885555

#AD7B7B

#CAAAAA

Rectangle

#885555

#878754

#548787

#545487

Compound

#885555

#876E54

#548787

#546E87

Variations

Lighter

#A57070

#B99797

#D4C4C4

Darker

#6D4343

#4C2D2D

#2C1A1A

Saturation

#756666

#875454

#B12A2A

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

6.04:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#885555

#6F6A54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#885555

#606055

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#885555

#875659

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Conifer Cone 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

#A56C5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#885555

Daylight 5500K

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

#93717F

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.

#467575

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: #885555;

CSS — background

background-color: #885555;

CSS Variable

--color-conifer-cone: #885555;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'conifer-cone': '#885555' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#885555] text-[#885555]

SCSS

$conifer-cone: #885555;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #885555?

#885555 is Conifer Cone, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #885555 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Conifer Cone?

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

What colors pair well with Conifer Cone?

Conifer Cone 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 Conifer Cone?

You can download Conifer Cone 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 Conifer Cone?

The hex code is #885555. In RGB it's 136, 85, 85, and in HSL it's 0°, 23%, 43%.

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