REDS

Toasted

#89452F

RGB 137, 69, 47 · HSL 15°, 49%, 36% · CMYK 0, 50, 66, 46

Toasted is #89452F in HEX — rgb(137, 69, 47), hsl(15°, 49%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 66%, 46%).

Toasted pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 49%, 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#89452F

RGB137, 69, 47

HSL15°, 49%, 36%

HSV15°, 66%, 54%

CMYK0, 50, 66, 46

Decimal8996143

CSS RGBrgb(137, 69, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 49%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 2174-10

Exact match

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 2.8 · #8A4935

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 3.1 · #864633

Sherwin-Williams

Cajun Red SW0008

ΔE 3.3 · #8D422F

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 3.7 · #8C4D35

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 4.1 · #8F4C3A

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 4.1 · #893E2D

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 4.1 · #864326

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 4.5 · #8A4C38

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.2 · #8E402A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 6.1 · #894C3B

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 6.9 · #8E5335

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 6.9 · #944A3F

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 7.6 · #944F43

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 10.6 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.8 · #9A4039

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#89452F

#2F7289

Analogous

#892F45

#89452F

#89722F

Triadic

#89452F

#2F8945

#452F89

Split-Complementary

#89452F

#2F8972

#2F4589

Tetradic

#89452F

#45892F

#2F7289

#722F89

Monochromatic

#170C08

#50281B

#89452F

#BF6345

#D3937E

Rectangle

#89452F

#72892F

#2F7289

#452F89

Compound

#89452F

#89722F

#2F7289

#2F4589

Variations

Lighter

#B95E3F

#C68974

#D9BCB2

Darker

#6F3724

#4E2517

#2E150D

Saturation

#69554E

#89452F

#A03A17

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#89452F

#6B622C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89452F

#555532

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89452F

#88444A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Toasted 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

#A6603E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89452F

Daylight 5500K

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

#936563

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2E5E6F

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: #89452F;

CSS — background

background-color: #89452F;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted: #89452F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted': '#89452F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89452F] text-[#89452F]

SCSS

$toasted: #89452F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89452F?

#89452F is Toasted, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #89452F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toasted?

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

What colors pair well with Toasted?

Toasted 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 Toasted?

You can download Toasted 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 Toasted?

The hex code is #89452F. In RGB it's 137, 69, 47, and in HSL it's 15°, 49%, 36%.

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