REDS

Cherries Jubilee

#AB3C51

RGB 171, 60, 81 · HSL 349°, 48%, 45% · CMYK 0, 65, 53, 33

Cherries Jubilee is #AB3C51 in HEX — rgb(171, 60, 81), hsl(349°, 48%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 53%, 33%).

Cherries Jubilee pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 48%, 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#AB3C51

RGB171, 60, 81

HSL349°, 48%, 45%

HSV349°, 65%, 67%

CMYK0, 65, 53, 33

Decimal11222097

CSS RGBrgb(171, 60, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 48%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cherries Jubilee SW6862

Exact match

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 1.8 · #AE3D55

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1337

ΔE 2.8 · #B14354

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 3.5 · #A83E4C

Dulux

Crimson Heart S02H8

ΔE 3.5 · #A1394D

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 4.3 · #A53C49

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 4.3 · #B2485B

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 4.8 · #9F3A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 4.9 · #9F2D47

Behr

Pottery Red 160D-6

ΔE 5.7 · #AB3D5B

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 5.9 · #B84D5D

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 7.7 · #B34C53

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.1 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.4 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.8 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.4 · #AA5842

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

#AB3C51

#3CAA96

Analogous

#AA3C87

#AB3C51

#AA5F3C

Triadic

#AB3C51

#50AA3C

#3C50AA

Split-Complementary

#AB3C51

#3CAA5F

#3C87AA

Tetradic

#AB3C51

#87AA3C

#3CAA96

#5F3CAA

Monochromatic

#39141B

#712835

#AB3C51

#CA687A

#DEA1AC

Rectangle

#AB3C51

#AA963C

#3CAA96

#3C50AA

Compound

#AB3C51

#AA5F3C

#3CAA96

#3C87AA

Variations

Lighter

#C5596D

#CD8995

#DEBDC3

Darker

#8A2E3E

#601E2A

#391018

Saturation

#836268

#AA3C50

#C81E3D

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

6.01:1

vs Black

3.50:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AB3C51

#7A734E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB3C51

#5C5C4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB3C51

#A8444A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherries Jubilee 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

#C05A58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB3C51

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD5F7C

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.

#3A897B

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: #AB3C51;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB3C51;

CSS Variable

--color-cherries-jubilee: #AB3C51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherries-jubilee': '#AB3C51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB3C51] text-[#AB3C51]

SCSS

$cherries-jubilee: #AB3C51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB3C51?

#AB3C51 is Cherries Jubilee, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AB3C51 warm or cool?

Cherries Jubilee reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cherries Jubilee?

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

What colors pair well with Cherries Jubilee?

Cherries Jubilee 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 Cherries Jubilee?

You can download Cherries Jubilee 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 Cherries Jubilee?

The hex code is #AB3C51. In RGB it's 171, 60, 81, and in HSL it's 349°, 48%, 45%.

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