REDS

Cherry Mocha

#A57C7A

RGB 165, 124, 122 · HSL 3°, 19%, 56% · CMYK 0, 25, 26, 35

Cherry Mocha is #A57C7A in HEX — rgb(165, 124, 122), hsl(3°, 19%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 26%, 35%).

Cherry Mocha pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 19%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A57C7A

RGB165, 124, 122

HSL3°, 19%, 56%

HSV3°, 26%, 65%

CMYK0, 25, 26, 35

Decimal10845306

CSS RGBrgb(165, 124, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 19%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Cherry Mocha 1006-7C

ΔE 1.5 · #A27A7A

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 3 · #AB7D7F

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2102-40

ΔE 3.1 · #A88079

Dulux

Neapolitan S03D5

ΔE 3.4 · #9B7877

Behr

Fresh Cedar MQ1-52

ΔE 3.9 · #A57D74

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 4.4 · #AB7878

PPG

Ferris Wheel 1059-5

ΔE 4.5 · #AD7D76

Vista Paint

Roshen Ridge K-1130

ΔE 4.5 · #987475

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 4.5 · #A87678

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 5.4 · #A9867D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 5.5 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 12.1 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 15.6 · #989187

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16.3 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 17.1 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#A57C7A

#79A2A4

Analogous

#A4798D

#A57C7A

#A49179

Triadic

#A57C7A

#79A47C

#7C79A4

Split-Complementary

#A57C7A

#79A491

#798DA4

Tetradic

#A57C7A

#8DA479

#79A2A4

#9179A4

Monochromatic

#4F3736

#7C5755

#A57C7A

#C3A8A7

#E2D5D5

Rectangle

#A57C7A

#A2A479

#79A2A4

#7C79A4

Compound

#A57C7A

#A49179

#79A2A4

#798DA4

Variations

Lighter

#B69694

#C7B2B1

#DDD3D3

Darker

#895E5B

#5F403E

#382524

Saturation

#958988

#A47C79

#D2534C

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

3.64:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.76:1

Deuteranopia

#A57C7A

#908C7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A57C7A

#84847A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A57C7A

#A47D7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry Mocha 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

#BB8A77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A57C7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A88F9B

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5B9598

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A57C7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A57C7A;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-mocha: #A57C7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-mocha': '#A57C7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A57C7A] text-[#A57C7A]

SCSS

$cherry-mocha: #A57C7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A57C7A?

#A57C7A is Cherry Mocha, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A57C7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Mocha?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Mocha?

Cherry Mocha 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 Cherry Mocha?

You can download Cherry Mocha 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 Cherry Mocha?

The hex code is #A57C7A. In RGB it's 165, 124, 122, and in HSL it's 3°, 19%, 56%.

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