REDS

Remember Me Red

#8A4536

RGB 138, 69, 54 · HSL 11°, 44%, 38% · CMYK 0, 50, 61, 46

Remember Me Red is #8A4536 in HEX — rgb(138, 69, 54), hsl(11°, 44%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 61%, 46%).

Remember Me Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 44%, 38%. 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#8A4536

RGB138, 69, 54

HSL11°, 44%, 38%

HSV11°, 61%, 54%

CMYK0, 50, 61, 46

Decimal9061686

CSS RGBrgb(138, 69, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 44%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tea 2091-10

ΔE 0.6 · #8A4435

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 2.8 · #8F4438

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 2.8 · #864633

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 2.9 · #8F4C3A

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 3 · #8A4935

Vista Paint

Outrageous C-121

ΔE 3.7 · #804232

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 3.8 · #944A3F

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.1 · #843D34

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 4.2 · #8A4C38

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 4.4 · #894C3B

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 4.7 · #944F43

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 5.4 · #8C4D35

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 7.1 · #763C28

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 8 · #864326

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.8 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.4 · #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 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

#8A4536

#367C8C

Analogous

#8C3651

#8A4536

#8C7136

Triadic

#8A4536

#368C46

#46368C

Split-Complementary

#8A4536

#368C71

#36518C

Tetradic

#8A4536

#518C36

#367C8C

#71368C

Monochromatic

#1D0F0B

#542A21

#8A4536

#BC6652

#D19789

Rectangle

#8A4536

#7C8C36

#367C8C

#46368C

Compound

#8A4536

#8C7136

#367C8C

#36518C

Variations

Lighter

#B85D49

#C48A7D

#D9BDB7

Darker

#71372A

#4F251C

#2F150F

Saturation

#6E5954

#8C4636

#A7351B

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

7.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A4536

#6B6333

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A4536

#565638

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A4536

#89454B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Remember Me Red 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

#A76044

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A4536

Daylight 5500K

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

#946568

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.

#346671

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: #8A4536;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A4536;

CSS Variable

--color-remember-me-red: #8A4536;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'remember-me-red': '#8A4536' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A4536] text-[#8A4536]

SCSS

$remember-me-red: #8A4536;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A4536?

#8A4536 is Remember Me Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8A4536 warm or cool?

Remember Me Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Remember Me Red?

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

What colors pair well with Remember Me Red?

Remember Me Red 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 Remember Me Red?

You can download Remember Me Red 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 Remember Me Red?

The hex code is #8A4536. In RGB it's 138, 69, 54, and in HSL it's 11°, 44%, 38%.

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