REDS

Cherry Wine

#B04556

RGB 176, 69, 86 · HSL 350°, 44%, 48% · CMYK 0, 61, 51, 31

Cherry Wine is #B04556 in HEX — rgb(176, 69, 86), hsl(350°, 44%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 51%, 31%).

Cherry Wine pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 44%, 48%. 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#B04556

RGB176, 69, 86

HSL350°, 44%, 48%

HSV350°, 61%, 69%

CMYK0, 61, 51, 31

Decimal11552086

CSS RGBrgb(176, 69, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 44%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1337

ΔE 1.5 · #B14354

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 1.9 · #B2485B

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 2.9 · #B84D5D

Sherwin-Williams

Cherries Jubilee SW6862

ΔE 3.2 · #AB3C51

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 3.5 · #A83E4C

Vista Paint

Punky Pink C-1128

ΔE 3.6 · #AF4B5C

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 4.1 · #AD4B56

Behr

Mineral Red 180D-6

ΔE 4.4 · #B04B5F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 4.6 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 5.2 · #B34C53

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 5.9 · #9F3A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 7 · #A44A56

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.1 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.9 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 20.3 · #AA5842

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

#B04556

#45B09E

Analogous

#B0458C

#B04556

#B06845

Triadic

#B04556

#56B045

#4556B0

Split-Complementary

#B04556

#45B068

#458CB0

Tetradic

#B04556

#8CB045

#45B09E

#6845B0

Monochromatic

#421A20

#792F3B

#B04556

#CA7785

#E0AEB6

Rectangle

#B04556

#B09E45

#45B09E

#4556B0

Compound

#B04556

#B06845

#45B09E

#458CB0

Variations

Lighter

#C46676

#CD929C

#DFC2C7

Darker

#8F3544

#64232E

#3B131A

Saturation

#8B6A70

#B04556

#D32240

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B04556

#807953

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B04556

#626254

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B04556

#AD4C52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry Wine 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

#C3605C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B04556

Daylight 5500K

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

#B16580

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#418F82

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: #B04556;

CSS — background

background-color: #B04556;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-wine: #B04556;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-wine': '#B04556' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B04556] text-[#B04556]

SCSS

$cherry-wine: #B04556;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B04556?

#B04556 is Cherry Wine, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B04556 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Wine?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Wine?

Cherry Wine 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 Wine?

You can download Cherry Wine 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 Wine?

The hex code is #B04556. In RGB it's 176, 69, 86, and in HSL it's 350°, 44%, 48%.

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