REDS

Cherry Taupe

#B59791

RGB 181, 151, 145 · HSL 10°, 20%, 64% · CMYK 0, 17, 20, 29

Cherry Taupe is #B59791 in HEX — rgb(181, 151, 145), hsl(10°, 20%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 20%, 29%).

Cherry Taupe pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 20%, 64%. 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#B59791

RGB181, 151, 145

HSL10°, 20%, 64%

HSV10°, 20%, 71%

CMYK0, 17, 20, 29

Decimal11900817

CSS RGBrgb(181, 151, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 20%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Cherry Taupe 1005-10A

Exact match

Dulux

Creamed Caramel S07C4

ΔE 1.6 · #B79B94

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 1.9 · #B1928C

PPG

Iris Mauve 1016-5

ΔE 2.7 · #B39B94

Sherwin-Williams

Dressy Rose SW6024

ΔE 3 · #B89D9A

Behr

Lite Cocoa MQ1-55

ΔE 3.1 · #B1978C

Vista Paint

Natchez C-132

ΔE 3.3 · #B99E94

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 2110-40

ΔE 3.5 · #B69E95

Hallman-Lindsay

Natchez 133

ΔE 3.6 · #BA9F95

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.6 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.8 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.1 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 6.8 · #A68F80

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 12.2 · #AAA593

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 12.6 · #9C9C9C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B59791

#91AFB6

Analogous

#B6919D

#B59791

#B6A991

Triadic

#B59791

#91B697

#9791B6

Split-Complementary

#B59791

#91B6A9

#919DB6

Tetradic

#B59791

#9DB691

#91AFB6

#A991B6

Monochromatic

#684B45

#966C64

#B59791

#D4C2BF

#F3EEED

Rectangle

#B59791

#AFB691

#91AFB6

#9791B6

Compound

#B59791

#B6A991

#91AFB6

#919DB6

Variations

Lighter

#C4ACA7

#D1C2BF

#E3DCDA

Darker

#9D7168

#6E4D46

#402C28

Saturation

#A9A09E

#B69791

#DA7E6C

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B59791

#A6A291

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B59791

#9D9D92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B59791

#B59799

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry Taupe 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

#C79E88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B59791

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A3AC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6E9EA8

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: #B59791;

CSS — background

background-color: #B59791;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-taupe: #B59791;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-taupe': '#B59791' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B59791] text-[#B59791]

SCSS

$cherry-taupe: #B59791;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B59791?

#B59791 is Cherry Taupe, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B59791 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Taupe?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Taupe?

Cherry Taupe 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 Taupe?

You can download Cherry Taupe 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 Taupe?

The hex code is #B59791. In RGB it's 181, 151, 145, and in HSL it's 10°, 20%, 64%.

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