REDS

Red Potato

#8F454C

RGB 143, 69, 76 · HSL 354°, 35%, 42% · CMYK 0, 52, 47, 44

Red Potato is #8F454C in HEX — rgb(143, 69, 76), hsl(354°, 35%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 47%, 44%).

Red Potato pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 35%, 42%. 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#8F454C

RGB143, 69, 76

HSL354°, 35%, 42%

HSV354°, 52%, 56%

CMYK0, 52, 47, 44

Decimal9389388

CSS RGBrgb(143, 69, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 35%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Potato S160-6

Exact match

PPG

Crazed Cranberry 13-12

ΔE 2.5 · #8F4347

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 3 · #974953

Benjamin Moore

Pottery 2085-20

ΔE 3.1 · #864045

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 3.4 · #994A50

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

ΔE 4.1 · #8C4652

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 5.1 · #9A5153

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 5.3 · #8C4040

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 5.4 · #804045

Vista Paint

Prado Red K-688

ΔE 5.5 · #7F3E42

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7.3 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 7.3 · #85443F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 13.4 · #922B3E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.6 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 14.2 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 19 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#8F454C

#469189

Analogous

#914673

#8F454C

#916446

Triadic

#8F454C

#4D9146

#464D91

Split-Complementary

#8F454C

#469164

#467391

Tetradic

#8F454C

#739146

#469189

#644691

Monochromatic

#291416

#5D2D32

#8F454C

#B86B73

#D19FA4

Rectangle

#8F454C

#918946

#469189

#464D91

Compound

#8F454C

#916446

#469189

#467391

Variations

Lighter

#B25F68

#C18C91

#D8BFC1

Darker

#75363C

#522429

#301417

Saturation

#766062

#91464D

#B32331

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

6.72:1

vs Black

3.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F454C

#6C664A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F454C

#57574B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F454C

#8D494C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Potato 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

#AB6054

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F454C

Daylight 5500K

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

#986578

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#407671

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: #8F454C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F454C;

CSS Variable

--color-red-potato: #8F454C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-potato': '#8F454C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F454C] text-[#8F454C]

SCSS

$red-potato: #8F454C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F454C?

#8F454C is Red Potato, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8F454C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Potato?

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

What colors pair well with Red Potato?

Red Potato 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 Red Potato?

You can download Red Potato 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 Red Potato?

The hex code is #8F454C. In RGB it's 143, 69, 76, and in HSL it's 354°, 35%, 42%.

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