REDS

Burnt Henna

#8D4035

RGB 141, 64, 53 · HSL 7°, 45%, 38% · CMYK 0, 55, 62, 45

Burnt Henna is #8D4035 in HEX — rgb(141, 64, 53), hsl(7°, 45%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 62%, 45%).

Burnt Henna pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 45%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8D4035

RGB141, 64, 53

HSL7°, 45%, 38%

HSV7°, 62%, 55%

CMYK0, 55, 62, 45

Decimal9257013

CSS RGBrgb(141, 64, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 45%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 1.7 · #8F4438

Vista Paint

Autumn's Bronze K-1120

ΔE 2.4 · #8A3D36

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 2.5 · #8A3B34

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 2.5 · #8B3D2F

Benjamin Moore

Louisiana CC-124

ΔE 2.9 · #8F4031

Behr

Morocco Red PPU2-17

ΔE 3.1 · #96443B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 3.8 · #8F423D

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 3.8 · #843D34

PPG

Wright Cherokee Red Taliesin West FLLW68

ΔE 4.2 · #91493E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 5.8 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.5 · #864633

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 6.6 · #8E402A

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 6.7 · #944F43

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 8.6 · #752B22

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 8.7 · #A04344

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 9.6 · #864326

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

#8D4035

#35828D

Analogous

#8D3557

#8D4035

#8D6B35

Triadic

#8D4035

#358D3F

#3F358D

Split-Complementary

#8D4035

#358D6B

#35578D

Tetradic

#8D4035

#578D35

#35828D

#6B358D

Monochromatic

#1E0D0B

#552620

#8D4035

#BD5E51

#D29189

Rectangle

#8D4035

#828D35

#35828D

#3F358D

Compound

#8D4035

#8D6B35

#35828D

#35578D

Variations

Lighter

#B95548

#C4847C

#D9BAB6

Darker

#723129

#50211B

#2F130F

Saturation

#6E5754

#8D3F35

#A72B1B

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

7.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8D4035

#6B6232

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D4035

#545437

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D4035

#8C4147

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burnt Henna 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

#A95D43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D4035

Daylight 5500K

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

#966267

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#336B72

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: #8D4035;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D4035;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-henna: #8D4035;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-henna': '#8D4035' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D4035] text-[#8D4035]

SCSS

$burnt-henna: #8D4035;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D4035?

#8D4035 is Burnt Henna, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8D4035 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnt Henna?

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

What colors pair well with Burnt Henna?

Burnt Henna 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 Burnt Henna?

You can download Burnt Henna 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 Burnt Henna?

The hex code is #8D4035. In RGB it's 141, 64, 53, and in HSL it's 7°, 45%, 38%.

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