REDS

Carpe Diem

#905859

RGB 144, 88, 89 · HSL 359°, 24%, 45% · CMYK 0, 39, 38, 44

Carpe Diem is #905859 in HEX — rgb(144, 88, 89), hsl(359°, 24%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 38%, 44%).

Carpe Diem pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 24%, 45%. 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#905859

RGB144, 88, 89

HSL359°, 24%, 45%

HSV359°, 39%, 56%

CMYK0, 39, 38, 44

Decimal9459801

CSS RGBrgb(144, 88, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 24%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carpe Diem MQ1-16

Exact match

PPG

Barn Door 1055-6

ΔE 1.4 · #8E5959

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 1281

ΔE 2.1 · #915556

Dulux

Baca Berry S02F7

ΔE 2.5 · #94575B

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 2.6 · #925559

Vista Paint

Flowering Chestnut C-1324

ΔE 3.5 · #875657

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowering Chestnut historic-flowering-chestnut

ΔE 3.5 · #875657

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 3.6 · #995D62

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 4 · #8E5E5E

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.9 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 6.6 · #A36167

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.5 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.6 · #A85953

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 15.8 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 16.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 18.4 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#905859

#578E8D

Analogous

#8E5774

#905859

#8E7257

Triadic

#905859

#588E57

#57588E

Split-Complementary

#905859

#578E72

#57748E

Tetradic

#905859

#748E57

#578E8D

#72578E

Monochromatic

#2F1D1D

#5F3A3B

#905859

#B18181

#CFB0B0

Rectangle

#905859

#8E8D57

#578E8D

#57588E

Compound

#905859

#8E7257

#578E8D

#57748E

Variations

Lighter

#AA7475

#BC9A9A

#D6C6C6

Darker

#734545

#502E2F

#2F1B1B

Saturation

#7B6A6B

#8E5758

#BA2C2E

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

5.64:1

vs Black

3.73:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#905859

#746F58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#905859

#646459

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#905859

#8F5A5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carpe Diem 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

#AB6F5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#905859

Daylight 5500K

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

#997482

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.

#497A79

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: #905859;

CSS — background

background-color: #905859;

CSS Variable

--color-carpe-diem: #905859;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carpe-diem': '#905859' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#905859] text-[#905859]

SCSS

$carpe-diem: #905859;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #905859?

#905859 is Carpe Diem, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #905859 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carpe Diem?

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

What colors pair well with Carpe Diem?

Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem?

You can download Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem?

The hex code is #905859. In RGB it's 144, 88, 89, and in HSL it's 359°, 24%, 45%.

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