ORANGES

Red Tone Ink

#8B2E08

RGB 139, 46, 8 · HSL 17°, 89%, 29% · CMYK 0, 67, 94, 45

Red Tone Ink is #8B2E08 in HEX — rgb(139, 46, 8), hsl(17°, 89%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 94%, 45%).

Red Tone Ink pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 89%, 29%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8B2E08

RGB139, 46, 8

HSL17°, 89%, 29%

HSV17°, 94%, 55%

CMYK0, 67, 94, 45

Decimal9121288

CSS RGBrgb(139, 46, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 89%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.2 · #9B3821

Behr

Falling Leaves S-H-240

ΔE 8.2 · #A3391E

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 10.2 · #963A25

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 12.3 · #A12312

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 13.3 · #9E3E2E

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 13.7 · #AA4832

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 14.6 · #7C2A1C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 14.6 · #9D3A2F

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 14.9 · #B44B34

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 15.7 · #A94E37

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 16.8 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 17 · #BC5339

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 18 · #A8453B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 19.5 · #9A4039

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 20 · #B35943

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 22.1 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 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

#8B2E08

#08668C

Analogous

#8C0825

#8B2E08

#8C6F08

Triadic

#8B2E08

#088C2D

#2D088C

Split-Complementary

#8B2E08

#088C6F

#08258C

Tetradic

#8B2E08

#258C08

#08668C

#6F088C

Monochromatic

#180801

#431604

#8B2E08

#D4450C

#F36E39

Rectangle

#8B2E08

#668C08

#08668C

#2D088C

Compound

#8B2E08

#8C6F08

#08668C

#08258C

Variations

Lighter

#D0440C

#E56F40

#E7AF98

Darker

#722304

#501701

#2F0D00

Saturation

#5E4136

#8C2D08

#902C04

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B2E08

#655B00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B2E08

#494911

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B2E08

#8A2F38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Red Tone Ink reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A84F21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B2E08

Daylight 5500K

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

#955445

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#0F536E

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: #8B2E08;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B2E08;

CSS Variable

--color-red-tone-ink: #8B2E08;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-tone-ink': '#8B2E08' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B2E08] text-[#8B2E08]

SCSS

$red-tone-ink: #8B2E08;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B2E08?

#8B2E08 is Red Tone Ink, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8B2E08 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Tone Ink?

Red Tone Ink works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Red Tone Ink?

Red Tone Ink pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Tone Ink?

You can download Red Tone Ink 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 Red Tone Ink?

The hex code is #8B2E08. In RGB it's 139, 46, 8, and in HSL it's 17°, 89%, 29%.

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