REDS

Persimmon

#BE4E3D

RGB 190, 78, 61 · HSL 8°, 51%, 49% · CMYK 0, 59, 68, 25

Persimmon is #BE4E3D in HEX — rgb(190, 78, 61), hsl(8°, 51%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 68%, 25%).

Persimmon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 51%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BE4E3D
RGB190, 78, 61
HSL8°, 51%, 49%
HSV8°, 68%, 75%
CMYK0, 59, 68, 25
Decimal12471869
CSS RGBrgb(190, 78, 61)
CSS HSLhsl(8, 51%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Persimmon K-632

Exact match

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 1.4 · #BE4C3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 1.5 · #C24F40

Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis CW-315

ΔE 3.4 · #BE4739

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 3.9 · #B8473D

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 4.4 · #BC5339

Valspar

Hacienda Tile 2010-4

ΔE 4.5 · #C45749

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 5.4 · #BA4133

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 5.5 · #C35539

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 5.7 · #B95543

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6 · #BD413A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.9 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 8.4 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 9.1 · #BA5B3A

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 9.4 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 9.4 · #B53B26

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#BE4E3D
#3DACBD

Analogous

#BD3D6C
#BE4E3D
#BD8E3D

Triadic

#BE4E3D
#3DBD4E
#4E3DBD

Split-Complementary

#BE4E3D
#3DBD8E
#3D6CBD

Tetradic

#BE4E3D
#6CBD3D
#3DACBD
#8E3DBD

Monochromatic

#491E18
#83362A
#BE4E3D
#D28174
#E5B5AE

Rectangle

#BE4E3D
#ACBD3D
#3DACBD
#4E3DBD

Compound

#BE4E3D
#BD8E3D
#3DACBD
#3D6CBD

Variations

Lighter

#CC7062
#D3988F
#E2C6C1

Darker

#993D2E
#6B281E
#3F1711

Saturation

#906F6A
#BD4E3D
#DB381F

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)

Aa

vs White

4.83:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

4.35:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BE4E3D
#8E8237

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE4E3D
#6C6C40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE4E3D
#BC5059

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#CE6749

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE4E3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB6C6D

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.

#3C8C98

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

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: #BE4E3D;
CSS — background 
background-color: #BE4E3D;
CSS Variable 
--color-persimmon: #BE4E3D;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'persimmon': '#BE4E3D' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#BE4E3D] text-[#BE4E3D]
SCSS 
$persimmon: #BE4E3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE4E3D?

#BE4E3D is Persimmon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BE4E3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Persimmon?

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

What colors pair well with Persimmon?

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 Persimmon?

You can download 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 Persimmon?

The hex code is #BE4E3D. In RGB it's 190, 78, 61, and in HSL it's 8°, 51%, 49%.

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