REDS

Apple Butter

#8E5151

RGB 142, 81, 81 · HSL 0°, 27%, 44% · CMYK 0, 43, 43, 44

Apple Butter is #8E5151 in HEX — rgb(142, 81, 81), hsl(0°, 27%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 43%, 44%).

Apple Butter pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 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#8E5151

RGB142, 81, 81

HSL0°, 27%, 44%

HSV0°, 43%, 56%

CMYK0, 43, 43, 44

Decimal9326929

CSS RGBrgb(142, 81, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 27%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 1281

ΔE 1.8 · #915556

Behr

Pompeian Red PPU1-8

ΔE 1.9 · #915050

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 2.2 · #8D4F4C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 2.4 · #8F4E4D

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 3 · #925559

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 3.3 · #8B534E

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 4 · #854E51

PPG

Mesa Red 1052-6

ΔE 4.1 · #92555B

Vista Paint

Richardson Brick C-1329

ΔE 4.6 · #834A45

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 5.5 · #9A5153

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 6.7 · #85443F

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 10.8 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.9 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 14.7 · #8C4D35

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 14.8 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 17 · #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

#8E5151

#528E8E

Analogous

#8E5270

#8E5151

#8E7052

Triadic

#8E5151

#528E52

#52528E

Split-Complementary

#8E5151

#528E70

#52708E

Tetradic

#8E5151

#708E52

#528E8E

#70528E

Monochromatic

#2D1A1A

#5E3636

#8E5151

#B37A7A

#CFABAB

Rectangle

#8E5151

#8E8E52

#528E8E

#52528E

Compound

#8E5151

#8E7052

#528E8E

#52708E

Variations

Lighter

#AC6E6E

#BD9696

#D6C4C4

Darker

#734040

#502B2B

#2F1919

Saturation

#796767

#8E5252

#B72929

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

6.09:1

vs Black

3.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E5151

#706B50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E5151

#5F5F51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E5151

#8D5356

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Apple Butter 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

#AA6958

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E5151

Daylight 5500K

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

#976E7C

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.

#487777

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: #8E5151;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E5151;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-butter: #8E5151;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-butter': '#8E5151' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E5151] text-[#8E5151]

SCSS

$apple-butter: #8E5151;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E5151?

#8E5151 is Apple Butter, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E5151 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Butter?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Butter?

Apple Butter 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 Apple Butter?

You can download Apple Butter 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 Apple Butter?

The hex code is #8E5151. In RGB it's 142, 81, 81, and in HSL it's 0°, 27%, 44%.

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