REDS

Fragrant Cherry

#8E545C

RGB 142, 84, 92 · HSL 352°, 26%, 44% · CMYK 0, 41, 35, 44

Fragrant Cherry is #8E545C in HEX — rgb(142, 84, 92), hsl(352°, 26%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 35%, 44%).

Fragrant Cherry pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 26%, 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#8E545C

RGB142, 84, 92

HSL352°, 26%, 44%

HSV352°, 41%, 56%

CMYK0, 41, 35, 44

Decimal9327708

CSS RGBrgb(142, 84, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 26%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Barrett CW-350

ΔE 1.4 · #8D515A

PPG

Pomegranate Punch 13-01

ΔE 1.6 · #91575D

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 2 · #89535A

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 3.1 · #925559

Sherwin-Williams

Cordial SW6306

ΔE 3.5 · #864C52

Behr

Brandy 190F-5

ΔE 3.8 · #965B67

Vista Paint

Prosperity C-106

ΔE 4.1 · #8F5C62

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 4.2 · #854E51

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 6.5 · #8E5E5E

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 7 · #A36167

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.4 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.2 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 16.3 · #6F595D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 16.4 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 22.1 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#8E545C

#538D86

Analogous

#8D5378

#8E545C

#8D6853

Triadic

#8E545C

#5B8D53

#535B8D

Split-Complementary

#8E545C

#538D68

#53788D

Tetradic

#8E545C

#788D53

#538D86

#68538D

Monochromatic

#2D1A1D

#5D373C

#8E545C

#B27B83

#CEABB0

Rectangle

#8E545C

#8D8653

#538D86

#535B8D

Compound

#8E545C

#8D6853

#538D86

#53788D

Variations

Lighter

#AA6F77

#BC969B

#D6C4C6

Darker

#724148

#4F2C31

#2F191C

Saturation

#79676A

#8D535B

#B72A3C

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

5.88:1

vs Black

3.57:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E545C

#716D5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E545C

#61615B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E545C

#8C5759

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fragrant Cherry 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

#AA6C60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E545C

Daylight 5500K

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

#977184

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.

#487771

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: #8E545C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E545C;

CSS Variable

--color-fragrant-cherry: #8E545C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fragrant-cherry': '#8E545C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E545C] text-[#8E545C]

SCSS

$fragrant-cherry: #8E545C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E545C?

#8E545C is Fragrant Cherry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E545C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fragrant Cherry?

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

What colors pair well with Fragrant Cherry?

Fragrant Cherry 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 Fragrant Cherry?

You can download Fragrant Cherry 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 Fragrant Cherry?

The hex code is #8E545C. In RGB it's 142, 84, 92, and in HSL it's 352°, 26%, 44%.

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