REDS

Water Persimmon

#B56C60

RGB 181, 108, 96 · HSL 8°, 36%, 54% · CMYK 0, 40, 47, 29

Water Persimmon is #B56C60 in HEX — rgb(181, 108, 96), hsl(8°, 36%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 47%, 29%).

Water Persimmon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 36%, 54%. 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#B56C60

RGB181, 108, 96

HSL8°, 36%, 54%

HSV8°, 47%, 71%

CMYK0, 40, 47, 29

Decimal11889760

CSS RGBrgb(181, 108, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 36%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Canyon CSP-1120

ΔE 1.3 · #B36C5E

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 2.2 · #B3675D

Dulux

Morocco S05F7

ΔE 2.7 · #B56F66

Behr

Hacienda Tile MQ4-34

ΔE 2.7 · #B66B64

Valspar

Kitchen Tile Red 2002-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #AF6D5F

Vista Paint

Ginger Jar K-1122

ΔE 3.3 · #B5665B

PPG

Cinnabar 1065-6

ΔE 3.5 · #AE6456

Hallman-Lindsay

Angelic Choir 58

ΔE 4.3 · #B8665C

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 4.7 · #C0786D

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 6.2 · #C8756D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.9 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.5 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.1 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 11.5 · #AA5842

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.2 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#B56C60

#5FA9B4

Analogous

#B45F7E

#B56C60

#B4955F

Triadic

#B56C60

#5FB46B

#6B5FB4

Split-Complementary

#B56C60

#5FB495

#5F7EB4

Tetradic

#B56C60

#7EB45F

#5FA9B4

#955FB4

Monochromatic

#532D27

#874940

#B56C60

#CC9B93

#E5CBC8

Rectangle

#B56C60

#A9B45F

#5FA9B4

#6B5FB4

Compound

#B56C60

#B4955F

#5FA9B4

#5F7EB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3887F

#CEA9A3

#E0CECC

Darker

#985045

#6A362E

#3E1F1A

Saturation

#96807D

#B46B5F

#D94F3A

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#B56C60

#928A5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B56C60

#7C7C62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B56C60

#B46C72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Water Persimmon 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

#C77E63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B56C60

Daylight 5500K

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

#B48387

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#518F99

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: #B56C60;

CSS — background

background-color: #B56C60;

CSS Variable

--color-water-persimmon: #B56C60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'water-persimmon': '#B56C60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B56C60] text-[#B56C60]

SCSS

$water-persimmon: #B56C60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B56C60?

#B56C60 is Water Persimmon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B56C60 warm or cool?

Water Persimmon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Water Persimmon?

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

What colors pair well with Water Persimmon?

Water Persimmon 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 Water Persimmon?

You can download Water Persimmon 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 Water Persimmon?

The hex code is #B56C60. In RGB it's 181, 108, 96, and in HSL it's 8°, 36%, 54%.

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