REDS

Cherry Blink

#AD5344

RGB 173, 83, 68 · HSL 9°, 44%, 47% · CMYK 0, 52, 61, 32

Cherry Blink is #AD5344 in HEX — rgb(173, 83, 68), hsl(9°, 44%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 61%, 32%).

Cherry Blink pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 44%, 47%. 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#AD5344

RGB173, 83, 68

HSL9°, 44%, 47%

HSV9°, 61%, 68%

CMYK0, 52, 61, 32

Decimal11359044

CSS RGBrgb(173, 83, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 44%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherry Blink 1075

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cherry Blink C-1074

ΔE 2.1 · #A94F3E

Valspar

Fire Orange 2009-7

ΔE 2.3 · #B35545

Benjamin Moore

Iron 2089-10

ΔE 2.4 · #AA5546

Behr

Tibetan Orange PPU2-14

ΔE 2.6 · #AE5849

PPG

Rojo Colonial 13-15

ΔE 3.7 · #A34A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 4 · #A14C3F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 4.4 · #AA5842

Sherwin-Williams

Peppery SW6615

ΔE 5 · #B85444

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 5.2 · #AD4E49

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.9 · #B64F48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.1 · #B44C43

Dulux

Mars Red S06F8

ΔE 6.3 · #A14237

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.8 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.9 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.1 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#AD5344

#439DAD

Analogous

#AD4368

#AD5344

#AD8843

Triadic

#AD5344

#43AD53

#5343AD

Split-Complementary

#AD5344

#43AD88

#4368AD

Tetradic

#AD5344

#68AD43

#439DAD

#8843AD

Monochromatic

#3E1E18

#76382E

#AD5344

#C98073

#DEB2AB

Rectangle

#AD5344

#9DAD43

#439DAD

#5343AD

Compound

#AD5344

#AD8843

#439DAD

#4368AD

Variations

Lighter

#C27263

#CC9990

#DEC5C1

Darker

#8C4134

#622C22

#3A1913

Saturation

#886D68

#AD5343

#CE3B22

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

5.12:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AD5344

#857B40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD5344

#6A6A46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD5344

#AC545B

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

#C16B4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD5344

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7072

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.

#40818C

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: #AD5344;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD5344;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-blink: #AD5344;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-blink': '#AD5344' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD5344] text-[#AD5344]

SCSS

$cherry-blink: #AD5344;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD5344?

#AD5344 is Cherry Blink, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AD5344 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 #AD5344. In RGB it's 173, 83, 68, and in HSL it's 9°, 44%, 47%.

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