REDS

Cherokee

#8D515A

RGB 141, 81, 90 · HSL 351°, 27%, 44% · CMYK 0, 43, 36, 45

Cherokee is #8D515A in HEX — rgb(141, 81, 90), hsl(351°, 27%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 36%, 45%).

Cherokee pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 27%, 44%. 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#8D515A

RGB141, 81, 90

HSL351°, 27%, 44%

HSV351°, 43%, 55%

CMYK0, 43, 36, 45

Decimal9261402

CSS RGBrgb(141, 81, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 27%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cherokee 2082-30

Exact match

PPG

Mesa Red 1052-6

ΔE 2.4 · #92555B

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 2.8 · #89535A

Sherwin-Williams

Cordial SW6306

ΔE 2.9 · #864C52

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 3.4 · #925559

Behr

Rialto MQ1-5

ΔE 3.5 · #904D5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 4.2 · #854E51

Vista Paint

Starlet C-93

ΔE 5 · #845052

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 6.1 · #82495A

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.1 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 7.5 · #A36167

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 13.3 · #7E3738

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.7 · #A25877

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 16.3 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 22.5 · #8D5033

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

#8D515A

#528E85

Analogous

#8E5279

#8D515A

#8E6752

Triadic

#8D515A

#5B8E52

#525B8E

Split-Complementary

#8D515A

#528E67

#52798E

Tetradic

#8D515A

#798E52

#528E85

#67528E

Monochromatic

#2D1A1D

#5E363C

#8D515A

#B37A83

#CFABB0

Rectangle

#8D515A

#8E8552

#528E85

#525B8E

Compound

#8D515A

#8E6752

#528E85

#52798E

Variations

Lighter

#AC6E77

#BD969C

#D6C4C6

Darker

#734048

#502B31

#2F191C

Saturation

#79676A

#8E525B

#B7293E

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

6.07:1

vs Black

3.46:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8D515A

#6F6B59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D515A

#5F5F59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D515A

#8B5457

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherokee 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

#A9695F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D515A

Daylight 5500K

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

#966E83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#487770

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: #8D515A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D515A;

CSS Variable

--color-cherokee: #8D515A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherokee': '#8D515A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D515A] text-[#8D515A]

SCSS

$cherokee: #8D515A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D515A?

#8D515A is Cherokee, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8D515A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherokee?

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

What colors pair well with Cherokee?

Cherokee 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 Cherokee?

You can download Cherokee 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 Cherokee?

The hex code is #8D515A. In RGB it's 141, 81, 90, and in HSL it's 351°, 27%, 44%.

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