REDS
Cherokee Brick
#8C5059
Cherokee Brick pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 27%, 43%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Cherokee Brick 2082-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8C5059?
#8C5059 is Cherokee Brick, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #8C5059 warm or cool?
Cherokee Brick reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Cherokee Brick?
Cherokee Brick works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Cherokee Brick?
Cherokee Brick pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Cherokee Brick?
You can download Cherokee Brick 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 RGB value of #8C5059?
#8C5059 converts to RGB 140, 80, 89.