REDS

Allspice Berry

#8E443D

RGB 142, 68, 61 · HSL 5°, 40%, 40% · CMYK 0, 52, 57, 44

Allspice Berry is #8E443D in HEX — rgb(142, 68, 61), hsl(5°, 40%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 57%, 44%).

Allspice Berry pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 40%, 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#8E443D

RGB142, 68, 61

HSL5°, 40%, 40%

HSV5°, 57%, 56%

CMYK0, 52, 57, 44

Decimal9323581

CSS RGBrgb(142, 68, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 40%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Allure PPU2-3

ΔE 1.3 · #8C423D

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 1.5 · #8F423D

Vista Paint

Parlor Rose C-59

ΔE 2.4 · #873F39

Hallman-Lindsay

Parlor Rose 60

ΔE 2.4 · #893E39

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2005-20

ΔE 2.5 · #8B463F

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 2.6 · #91493E

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 3.2 · #8F4438

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 3.6 · #843D34

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 3.9 · #904C44

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 4.2 · #8A3B34

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7.1 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.7 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.8 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.5 · #8C4D35

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 10.1 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 12.2 · #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

#8E443D

#3D888F

Analogous

#8F3D5F

#8E443D

#8F6D3D

Triadic

#8E443D

#3D8F44

#443D8F

Split-Complementary

#8E443D

#3D8F6D

#3D5F8F

Tetradic

#8E443D

#5F8F3D

#3D888F

#6D3D8F

Monochromatic

#24110F

#592B26

#8E443D

#BA665E

#D19994

Rectangle

#8E443D

#888F3D

#3D888F

#443D8F

Compound

#8E443D

#8F6D3D

#3D888F

#3D5F8F

Variations

Lighter

#B65C54

#C28984

#D8BDBA

Darker

#74352F

#51241F

#301412

Saturation

#725C5A

#8F443D

#AD2B1F

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

6.90:1

vs Black

3.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E443D

#6C653A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E443D

#56563E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E443D

#8D454B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Allspice Berry 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

#AA6049

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E443D

Daylight 5500K

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

#97656D

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.

#396F74

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: #8E443D;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E443D;

CSS Variable

--color-allspice-berry: #8E443D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'allspice-berry': '#8E443D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E443D] text-[#8E443D]

SCSS

$allspice-berry: #8E443D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E443D?

#8E443D is Allspice Berry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E443D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Allspice Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Allspice Berry?

Allspice Berry 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 Allspice Berry?

You can download Allspice Berry 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 Allspice Berry?

The hex code is #8E443D. In RGB it's 142, 68, 61, and in HSL it's 5°, 40%, 40%.

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