REDS

Cherry Red

#B84D48

RGB 184, 77, 72 · HSL 3°, 44%, 50% · CMYK 0, 58, 61, 28

Cherry Red is #B84D48 in HEX — rgb(184, 77, 72), hsl(3°, 44%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 61%, 28%).

Cherry Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 44%, 50%. 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#B84D48

RGB184, 77, 72

HSL3°, 44%, 50%

HSV3°, 61%, 72%

CMYK0, 58, 61, 28

Decimal12078408

CSS RGBrgb(184, 77, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 44%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cherry Red HDC-MD-16

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 1.7 · #B64F48

Benjamin Moore

Red 1308

ΔE 1.8 · #B94A46

Sherwin-Williams

Red Tomato SW6607

ΔE 2.2 · #B24743

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 2.3 · #B44C43

Vista Paint

Scarlet Sumac K-664

ΔE 2.5 · #B34B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 2.7 · #B54644

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 3.1 · #B44940

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 3.5 · #C35550

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 4.1 · #BE4948

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 5.4 · #AF3F42

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 5.6 · #AD4E49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 7.8 · #B34C53

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9.3 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.2 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 11.8 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#B84D48

#47B2B8

Analogous

#B8477A

#B84D48

#B88547

Triadic

#B84D48

#47B84D

#4D47B8

Split-Complementary

#B84D48

#47B885

#477AB8

Tetradic

#B84D48

#7AB847

#47B2B8

#8547B8

Monochromatic

#491F1D

#813632

#B84D48

#CD827E

#E2B8B6

Rectangle

#B84D48

#B2B847

#47B2B8

#4D47B8

Compound

#B84D48

#B88547

#47B2B8

#477AB8

Variations

Lighter

#C6716C

#CF9996

#E0C6C5

Darker

#953C37

#682824

#3D1614

Saturation

#90706F

#B84D47

#DB2D24

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

5.01:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B84D48

#897F44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B84D48

#6A6A49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B84D48

#B65058

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry Red 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

#C96651

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B84D48

Daylight 5500K

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

#B76B75

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.

#449195

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: #B84D48;

CSS — background

background-color: #B84D48;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-red: #B84D48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-red': '#B84D48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B84D48] text-[#B84D48]

SCSS

$cherry-red: #B84D48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B84D48?

#B84D48 is Cherry Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B84D48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Red?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Red?

Cherry Red 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 Red?

You can download Cherry Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #B84D48. In RGB it's 184, 77, 72, and in HSL it's 3°, 44%, 50%.

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