REDS

Classic Cherry

#974146

RGB 151, 65, 70 · HSL 357°, 40%, 42% · CMYK 0, 57, 54, 41

Classic Cherry is #974146 in HEX — rgb(151, 65, 70), hsl(357°, 40%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 54%, 41%).

Classic Cherry pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 40%, 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#974146

RGB151, 65, 70

HSL357°, 40%, 42%

HSV357°, 57%, 59%

CMYK0, 57, 54, 41

Decimal9912646

CSS RGBrgb(151, 65, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 40%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Reddest Red QE-06

ΔE 1.6 · #973E45

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 2.5 · #973E41

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 2.9 · #903F45

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 3.3 · #983D48

Vista Paint

Ode to Joy C-1136

ΔE 3.6 · #9B3D47

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 3.7 · #8C393F

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 4 · #953842

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 4.8 · #994A50

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 5.1 · #8D343F

Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW6321

ΔE 5.2 · #8E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Red Rock DE5097

ΔE 5.8 · #A65052

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.2 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 8.6 · #7E3738

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.3 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.4 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 15.8 · #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

#974146

#409692

Analogous

#96406F

#974146

#966740

Triadic

#974146

#459640

#404596

Split-Complementary

#974146

#409667

#406F96

Tetradic

#974146

#6F9640

#409692

#674096

Monochromatic

#2B1214

#60292C

#974146

#BD656A

#D49B9E

Rectangle

#974146

#969240

#409692

#404596

Compound

#974146

#966740

#409692

#406F96

Variations

Lighter

#B8595E

#C4888B

#DABDBE

Darker

#7A3235

#552124

#321314

Saturation

#785E60

#964045

#B62028

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

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#974146

#706943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#974146

#585845

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#974146

#95454A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Classic Cherry 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

#B15D50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#974146

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E6274

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3C7A77

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: #974146;

CSS — background

background-color: #974146;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-cherry: #974146;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-cherry': '#974146' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#974146] text-[#974146]

SCSS

$classic-cherry: #974146;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #974146?

#974146 is Classic Cherry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #974146 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Cherry?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Cherry?

Classic Cherry 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 Classic Cherry?

You can download Classic Cherry 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 Classic Cherry?

The hex code is #974146. In RGB it's 151, 65, 70, and in HSL it's 357°, 40%, 42%.

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