REDS

Fresh

#8C5143

RGB 140, 81, 67 · HSL 12°, 35%, 41% · CMYK 0, 42, 52, 45

Fresh is #8C5143 in HEX — rgb(140, 81, 67), hsl(12°, 35%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 52%, 45%).

Fresh pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 35%, 41%. 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#8C5143

RGB140, 81, 67

HSL12°, 35%, 41%

HSV12°, 52%, 55%

CMYK0, 42, 52, 45

Decimal9195843

CSS RGBrgb(140, 81, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 35%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2093-20

Exact match

PPG

Baked Bean 1066-7

ΔE 1.2 · #8C4F42

Vista Paint

Quintessential C-58

ΔE 1.8 · #8B5045

Hallman-Lindsay

Quintessential 59

ΔE 2.8 · #8C4F46

Behr

Spiced Red QE-14

ΔE 2.9 · #874A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 3.1 · #894C3B

Valspar

Remember Me Red 2001-7A

ΔE 3.1 · #8A5248

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 5.7 · #924E3C

Dulux

Auburn Flair S09F8

ΔE 5.8 · #8A4B36

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.4 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7 · #8C4D35

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.1 · #A15A4D

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 7.2 · #9E5646

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 9.1 · #8D5033

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 9.9 · #763C28

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.1 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#8C5143

#447F8D

Analogous

#8D445A

#8C5143

#8D7744

Triadic

#8C5143

#448D53

#53448D

Split-Complementary

#8C5143

#448D77

#445A8D

Tetradic

#8C5143

#5A8D44

#447F8D

#77448D

Monochromatic

#261612

#5A342B

#8C5143

#B67768

#CFA69B

Rectangle

#8C5143

#7F8D44

#447F8D

#53448D

Compound

#8C5143

#8D7744

#447F8D

#445A8D

Variations

Lighter

#B16D5D

#C0958A

#D7C3BD

Darker

#724135

#502C23

#2F1914

Saturation

#74625E

#8D5344

#AF3E22

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

6.23:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C5143

#716941

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C5143

#5E5E45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C5143

#8B5155

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fresh 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

#A8694D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C5143

Daylight 5500K

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

#966E72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3E6973

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: #8C5143;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C5143;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh: #8C5143;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh': '#8C5143' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C5143] text-[#8C5143]

SCSS

$fresh: #8C5143;

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#864D3B · ΔE 3.1

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#884D45 · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C5143?

#8C5143 is Fresh, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C5143 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh?

Fresh 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 Fresh?

You can download Fresh 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 Fresh?

The hex code is #8C5143. In RGB it's 140, 81, 67, and in HSL it's 12°, 35%, 41%.

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