REDS

El Salva

#8F4E45

RGB 143, 78, 69 · HSL 7°, 35%, 42% · CMYK 0, 45, 52, 44

El Salva is #8F4E45 in HEX — rgb(143, 78, 69), hsl(7°, 35%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 52%, 44%).

El Salva pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 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#8F4E45

RGB143, 78, 69

HSL7°, 35%, 42%

HSV7°, 52%, 56%

CMYK0, 45, 52, 44

Decimal9391685

CSS RGBrgb(143, 78, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 35%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 1.5 · #904C44

Behr

Powdered Brick UL120-21

ΔE 1.9 · #945046

Hallman-Lindsay

Quintessential 59

ΔE 2 · #8C4F46

Benjamin Moore

Onondaga 1204

ΔE 2.4 · #8F514A

PPG

Baked Bean 1066-7

ΔE 2.6 · #8C4F42

Vista Paint

Quintessential C-58

ΔE 2.8 · #8B5045

Sherwin-Williams

Rembrandt Ruby SW0033

ΔE 3.4 · #974F49

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 4.3 · #8D4F4C

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 4.3 · #85443F

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 4.8 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 6.6 · #A1534D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 7.1 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.6 · #8C4D35

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 10.8 · #763C28

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 11.1 · #8D5033

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.4 · #9A4039

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

#8F4E45

#468891

Analogous

#914662

#8F4E45

#917446

Triadic

#8F4E45

#46914E

#4E4691

Split-Complementary

#8F4E45

#469174

#466291

Tetradic

#8F4E45

#629146

#468891

#744691

Monochromatic

#291614

#5D322D

#8F4E45

#B8746B

#D1A49F

Rectangle

#8F4E45

#889146

#468891

#4E4691

Compound

#8F4E45

#917446

#468891

#466291

Variations

Lighter

#B2695F

#C1928C

#D8C2BF

Darker

#753E36

#522A24

#301814

Saturation

#766260

#914E46

#B33423

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

6.28:1

vs Black

3.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F4E45

#716943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F4E45

#5D5D46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F4E45

#8E4F53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

El Salva 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

#AB674F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F4E45

Daylight 5500K

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

#986C73

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.

#407076

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: #8F4E45;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F4E45;

CSS Variable

--color-el-salva: #8F4E45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'el-salva': '#8F4E45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F4E45] text-[#8F4E45]

SCSS

$el-salva: #8F4E45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F4E45?

#8F4E45 is El Salva, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8F4E45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with El Salva?

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

What colors pair well with El Salva?

El Salva 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 El Salva?

You can download El Salva 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 El Salva?

The hex code is #8F4E45. In RGB it's 143, 78, 69, and in HSL it's 7°, 35%, 42%.

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