REDS

Cherry Cocoa

#8E5E65

RGB 142, 94, 101 · HSL 351°, 20%, 46% · CMYK 0, 34, 29, 44

Cherry Cocoa is #8E5E65 in HEX — rgb(142, 94, 101), hsl(351°, 20%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 29%, 44%).

Cherry Cocoa pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 20%, 46%. 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#8E5E65

RGB142, 94, 101

HSL351°, 20%, 46%

HSV351°, 34%, 56%

CMYK0, 34, 29, 44

Decimal9330277

CSS RGBrgb(142, 94, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 20%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Prosperity 107

ΔE 1.1 · #915F66

Vista Paint

Mi Amor K-1153

ΔE 1.6 · #936168

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

ΔE 2.8 · #89585D

Behr

Gentle Doe 170F-6

ΔE 3 · #915E6A

Benjamin Moore

Love 1266

ΔE 3.1 · #865A5E

Dulux

Soft Bromeliad S01E6

ΔE 3.7 · #99656E

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 4.1 · #8E5E5E

Valspar

Valley Bloom 1006-5A

ΔE 4.5 · #916270

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 4.7 · #835C5F

Sherwin-Williams

Aged Wine SW6299

ΔE 4.8 · #895460

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 11.6 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.4 · #6F595D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.4 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 22.2 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#8E5E65

#5E8D86

Analogous

#8D5E7C

#8E5E65

#8D6E5E

Triadic

#8E5E65

#658D5E

#5E658D

Split-Complementary

#8E5E65

#5E8D6E

#5E7C8D

Tetradic

#8E5E65

#7C8D5E

#5E8D86

#6E5E8D

Monochromatic

#312123

#5F3F44

#8E5E65

#AF888E

#CEB6B9

Rectangle

#8E5E65

#8D865E

#5E8D86

#5E658D

Compound

#8E5E65

#8D6E5E

#5E8D86

#5E7C8D

Variations

Lighter

#A77B81

#BA9EA3

#D6C8CA

Darker

#724A50

#4F3237

#2E1D1F

Saturation

#7C6E70

#8D5E65

#BC2F44

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

5.33:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E5E65

#757264

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E5E65

#686864

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E5E65

#8C6062

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry Cocoa 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

#AA7367

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E5E65

Daylight 5500K

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

#97788B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#4B7D75

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: #8E5E65;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E5E65;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-cocoa: #8E5E65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-cocoa': '#8E5E65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E5E65] text-[#8E5E65]

SCSS

$cherry-cocoa: #8E5E65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E5E65?

#8E5E65 is Cherry Cocoa, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E5E65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Cocoa?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Cocoa?

Cherry Cocoa 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 Cherry Cocoa?

You can download Cherry Cocoa 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 Cherry Cocoa?

The hex code is #8E5E65. In RGB it's 142, 94, 101, and in HSL it's 351°, 20%, 46%.

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