PINKS

Classic Cherry

#8C1F46

RGB 140, 31, 70 · HSL 339°, 64%, 34% · CMYK 0, 78, 50, 45

Classic Cherry is #8C1F46 in HEX — rgb(140, 31, 70), hsl(339°, 64%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 50%, 45%).

Classic Cherry pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 64%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8C1F46

RGB140, 31, 70

HSL339°, 64%, 34%

HSV339°, 78%, 55%

CMYK0, 78, 50, 45

Decimal9183046

CSS RGBrgb(140, 31, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 64%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Cherry 140D-7

Exact match

Dulux

Scarlet Desire SB7G4

ΔE 4.3 · #8A2948

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 5.3 · #922E4A

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 5.8 · #8E2E49

Vista Paint

It's the Berries K-720

ΔE 6 · #932944

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 6.5 · #99324E

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 8.5 · #9F2C5C

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.9 · #922B3E

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 10.1 · #812A51

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 10.7 · #953D55

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 14.3 · #8F3841

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 14.7 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.3 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 17 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 21.8 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 26.3 · #732318

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C1F46

#1F8E67

Analogous

#8E1F7E

#8C1F46

#8E301F

Triadic

#8C1F46

#468E1F

#1F468E

Split-Complementary

#8C1F46

#1F8E30

#1F7E8E

Tetradic

#8C1F46

#7E8E1F

#1F8E67

#301F8E

Monochromatic

#15050A

#4F1127

#8C1F46

#CD2D65

#DE6892

Rectangle

#8C1F46

#8E671F

#1F8E67

#1F468E

Compound

#8C1F46

#8E301F

#1F8E67

#1F7E8E

Variations

Lighter

#C52B61

#D1638A

#DEAABC

Darker

#741737

#510E26

#300716

Saturation

#674652

#8E1F46

#9E1041

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.40:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8C1F46

#5F5A43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C1F46

#434342

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C1F46

#892D32

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Classic Cherry strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#A84450

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C1F46

Daylight 5500K

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

#964974

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#227256

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: #8C1F46;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C1F46;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-cherry: #8C1F46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-cherry': '#8C1F46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C1F46] text-[#8C1F46]

SCSS

$classic-cherry: #8C1F46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C1F46?

#8C1F46 is Classic Cherry, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8C1F46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Cherry?

Classic Cherry works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Classic Cherry?

Classic Cherry pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Classic Cherry?

You can download Classic Cherry 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 Classic Cherry?

The hex code is #8C1F46. In RGB it's 140, 31, 70, and in HSL it's 339°, 64%, 34%.

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