REDS

Rustic

#8F4839

RGB 143, 72, 57 · HSL 10°, 43%, 39% · CMYK 0, 50, 60, 44

Rustic is #8F4839 in HEX — rgb(143, 72, 57), hsl(10°, 43%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 60%, 44%).

Rustic pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 43%, 39%. 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#8F4839

RGB143, 72, 57

HSL10°, 43%, 39%

HSV10°, 60%, 56%

CMYK0, 50, 60, 44

Decimal9390137

CSS RGBrgb(143, 72, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 43%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rustic 2091-20

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 2.3 · #8F4438

PPG

Wright Cherokee Red Taliesin West FLLW68

ΔE 2.4 · #91493E

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 2.7 · #944A3F

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 3.4 · #8A4935

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 3.8 · #864633

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 3.8 · #944F43

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 4.5 · #8A4C38

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 4.8 · #894C3B

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 4.9 · #893E2D

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 5.1 · #843D34

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 5.4 · #8C4D35

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.3 · #8E402A

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.5 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 8 · #8D5033

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.6 · #9A4039

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

#8F4839

#39808E

Analogous

#8E3955

#8F4839

#8E7239

Triadic

#8F4839

#398E47

#47398E

Split-Complementary

#8F4839

#398E72

#39558E

Tetradic

#8F4839

#558E39

#39808E

#72398E

Monochromatic

#21100D

#582C23

#8F4839

#BC6857

#D2998E

Rectangle

#8F4839

#808E39

#39808E

#47398E

Compound

#8F4839

#8E7239

#39808E

#39558E

Variations

Lighter

#B85F4D

#C48B80

#D9BEB8

Darker

#73382C

#51251D

#301510

Saturation

#705B57

#8E4739

#AB341C

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

6.66:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F4839

#6F6636

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F4839

#59593B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F4839

#8E484E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rustic 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

#AB6346

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F4839

Daylight 5500K

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

#98686A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#366973

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: #8F4839;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F4839;

CSS Variable

--color-rustic: #8F4839;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustic': '#8F4839' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F4839] text-[#8F4839]

SCSS

$rustic: #8F4839;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F4839?

#8F4839 is Rustic, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8F4839 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustic?

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

What colors pair well with Rustic?

Rustic 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 Rustic?

You can download Rustic 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 Rustic?

The hex code is #8F4839. In RGB it's 143, 72, 57, and in HSL it's 10°, 43%, 39%.

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