REDS

Cherry Blink

#A94F3E

RGB 169, 79, 62 · HSL 10°, 46%, 45% · CMYK 0, 53, 63, 34

Cherry Blink is #A94F3E in HEX — rgb(169, 79, 62), hsl(10°, 46%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 63%, 34%).

Cherry Blink pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 46%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A94F3E

RGB169, 79, 62

HSL10°, 46%, 45%

HSV10°, 63%, 66%

CMYK0, 53, 63, 34

Decimal11095870

CSS RGBrgb(169, 79, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 46%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cherry Blink C-1074

Exact match

Behr

Torch Red MQ4-35

ΔE 1.8 · #AB4D3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherry Blink 1075

ΔE 2.1 · #AD5344

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 2.6 · #A85341

Benjamin Moore

Salsa AF-280

ΔE 2.7 · #AC5540

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 3.1 · #A4493D

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 4 · #A14C3F

Sherwin-Williams

Jalapeño SW6629

ΔE 4.5 · #B1533C

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 4.6 · #AA5842

Dulux

Mars Red S06F8

ΔE 5.1 · #A14237

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 5.6 · #B05C44

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.2 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.6 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.2 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 10.2 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.6 · #8C4D35

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

#A94F3E

#3E96A8

Analogous

#A83E61

#A94F3E

#A8843E

Triadic

#A94F3E

#3EA850

#503EA8

Split-Complementary

#A94F3E

#3EA884

#3E61A8

Tetradic

#A94F3E

#61A83E

#3E96A8

#843EA8

Monochromatic

#381B15

#703529

#A94F3E

#C87A6A

#DDACA2

Rectangle

#A94F3E

#96A83E

#3E96A8

#503EA8

Compound

#A94F3E

#A8843E

#3E96A8

#3E61A8

Variations

Lighter

#C26C5B

#CC958A

#DEC3BE

Darker

#883E2F

#5F2A1F

#381811

Saturation

#836863

#A8503E

#C73B1F

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

5.42:1

vs Black

3.87:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A94F3E

#81773A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A94F3E

#666641

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A94F3E

#A85057

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry Blink 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

#BE684A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A94F3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB6D6E

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.

#3B7B88

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: #A94F3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A94F3E;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-blink: #A94F3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-blink': '#A94F3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A94F3E] text-[#A94F3E]

SCSS

$cherry-blink: #A94F3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A94F3E?

#A94F3E is Cherry Blink, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A94F3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Blink?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Blink?

Cherry Blink 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 Blink?

You can download Cherry Blink 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 Blink?

The hex code is #A94F3E. In RGB it's 169, 79, 62, and in HSL it's 10°, 46%, 45%.

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