REDS

Whimsy

#8B5E63

RGB 139, 94, 99 · HSL 353°, 19%, 46% · CMYK 0, 32, 29, 45

Whimsy is #8B5E63 in HEX — rgb(139, 94, 99), hsl(353°, 19%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 29%, 45%).

Whimsy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 19%, 46%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8B5E63

RGB139, 94, 99

HSL353°, 19%, 46%

HSV353°, 32%, 55%

CMYK0, 32, 29, 45

Decimal9133667

CSS RGBrgb(139, 94, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 19%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Whimsy 100

Exact match

Vista Paint

Spring Bliss K-1137

ΔE 1.7 · #8D6266

Benjamin Moore

Love 1266

ΔE 1.9 · #865A5E

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

ΔE 2.8 · #89585D

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 3.1 · #835C5F

Dulux

Deadlock S02E6

ΔE 3.4 · #8F666B

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 3.5 · #8E5E5E

Sherwin-Williams

Alaea SW7579

ΔE 3.5 · #81585B

Behr

Gentle Doe 170F-6

ΔE 4.5 · #915E6A

Valspar

Valley Bloom 1006-5A

ΔE 5.6 · #916270

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.3 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.1 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 11.7 · #6D4247

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.9 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 21.1 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#8B5E63

#5F8C86

Analogous

#8C5F7B

#8B5E63

#8C705F

Triadic

#8B5E63

#648C5F

#5F648C

Split-Complementary

#8B5E63

#5F8C70

#5F7B8C

Tetradic

#8B5E63

#7B8C5F

#5F8C86

#705F8C

Monochromatic

#312123

#5E4044

#8B5E63

#AE898D

#CDB6B9

Rectangle

#8B5E63

#8C865F

#5F8C86

#5F648C

Compound

#8B5E63

#8C705F

#5F8C86

#5F7B8C

Variations

Lighter

#A67C81

#BA9FA2

#D5C8CA

Darker

#714B4F

#4E3336

#2E1D1F

Saturation

#7C6F70

#8C5F64

#BB3040

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

5.41:1

vs Black

3.88:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B5E63

#737062

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B5E63

#676762

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B5E63

#8A6062

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Whimsy 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

#A87365

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B5E63

Daylight 5500K

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

#95788A

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4B7D77

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: #8B5E63;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B5E63;

CSS Variable

--color-whimsy: #8B5E63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whimsy': '#8B5E63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B5E63] text-[#8B5E63]

SCSS

$whimsy: #8B5E63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B5E63?

#8B5E63 is Whimsy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B5E63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whimsy?

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

What colors pair well with Whimsy?

Whimsy 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 Whimsy?

You can download Whimsy 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 Whimsy?

The hex code is #8B5E63. In RGB it's 139, 94, 99, and in HSL it's 353°, 19%, 46%.

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