REDS

Liaison

#8C3F52

RGB 140, 63, 82 · HSL 345°, 38%, 40% · CMYK 0, 55, 41, 45

Liaison is #8C3F52 in HEX — rgb(140, 63, 82), hsl(345°, 38%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 41%, 45%).

Liaison pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 38%, 40%. 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#8C3F52

RGB140, 63, 82

HSL345°, 38%, 40%

HSV345°, 55%, 55%

CMYK0, 55, 41, 45

Decimal9191250

CSS RGBrgb(140, 63, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 38%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Haitian Flower PPU1-16

ΔE 4.1 · #97495A

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 4.3 · #84404E

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

ΔE 4.6 · #8C4652

Vista Paint

Fine Wine K-696

ΔE 4.7 · #813545

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 4.8 · #953D55

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 5.5 · #854158

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 6 · #934962

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 6.1 · #7C3744

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 7 · #9F4D65

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 8 · #783741

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 8.7 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 11.6 · #7E3738

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 12.8 · #6E1C34

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.8 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15.7 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 24.4 · #732318

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

#8C3F52

#3F8D79

Analogous

#8D3F79

#8C3F52

#8D533F

Triadic

#8C3F52

#538D3F

#3F538D

Split-Complementary

#8C3F52

#3F8D53

#3F798D

Tetradic

#8C3F52

#798D3F

#3F8D79

#533F8D

Monochromatic

#231015

#582834

#8C3F52

#B86176

#D095A4

Rectangle

#8C3F52

#8D793F

#3F8D79

#3F538D

Compound

#8C3F52

#8D533F

#3F8D79

#3F798D

Variations

Lighter

#B3566D

#C18694

#D8BBC2

Darker

#723141

#50212C

#2F121A

Saturation

#725A60

#8D3F53

#AC2043

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

7.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8C3F52

#676350

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C3F52

#535350

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C3F52

#8A4548

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Liaison 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

#A85C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C3F52

Daylight 5500K

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

#96617D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#3B7365

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: #8C3F52;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C3F52;

CSS Variable

--color-liaison: #8C3F52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liaison': '#8C3F52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C3F52] text-[#8C3F52]

SCSS

$liaison: #8C3F52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C3F52?

#8C3F52 is Liaison, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C3F52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liaison?

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

What colors pair well with Liaison?

Liaison 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 Liaison?

You can download Liaison 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 Liaison?

The hex code is #8C3F52. In RGB it's 140, 63, 82, and in HSL it's 345°, 38%, 40%.

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