REDS

Persimmon

#BE6E65

RGB 190, 110, 101 · HSL 6°, 41%, 57% · CMYK 0, 42, 47, 25

Persimmon is #BE6E65 in HEX — rgb(190, 110, 101), hsl(6°, 41%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 47%, 25%).

Persimmon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 41%, 57%. 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#BE6E65

RGB190, 110, 101

HSL6°, 41%, 57%

HSV6°, 47%, 75%

CMYK0, 42, 47, 25

Decimal12480101

CSS RGBrgb(190, 110, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 41%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Persimmon 2088-40

Exact match

Dulux

Shepherd's Warning S03G7

ΔE 2.8 · #C06C68

Behr

Hacienda Tile MQ4-34

ΔE 3.1 · #B66B64

Vista Paint

Angelic Choir C-57

ΔE 3.2 · #B6665C

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 3.2 · #C8756D

Hallman-Lindsay

Angelic Choir 58

ΔE 3.3 · #B8665C

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 3.5 · #B3675D

Valspar

Cuban Plaza 2001-5B

ΔE 3.8 · #C4726F

PPG

Sahara Sun 1064-6

ΔE 4.7 · #C67363

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 4.7 · #C0786D

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 4.9 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.4 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.5 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 12.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#BE6E65

#64B5BE

Analogous

#BE6488

#BE6E65

#BE9A64

Triadic

#BE6E65

#64BE6D

#6D64BE

Split-Complementary

#BE6E65

#64BE9A

#6488BE

Tetradic

#BE6E65

#88BE64

#64B5BE

#9A64BE

Monochromatic

#612E29

#97483F

#BE6E65

#D5A09A

#EBD3D0

Rectangle

#BE6E65

#B5BE64

#64B5BE

#6D64BE

Compound

#BE6E65

#BE9A64

#64B5BE

#6488BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB8B83

#D4ABA6

#E4D0CE

Darker

#A64C42

#74332C

#441D19

Saturation

#9F8784

#BE6D64

#DF5444

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

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.61:1

Deuteranopia

#BE6E65

#988F63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE6E65

#808066

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE6E65

#BD6F74

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

#CE7F67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE6E65

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB848B

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.

#509EA7

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: #BE6E65;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE6E65;

CSS Variable

--color-persimmon: #BE6E65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persimmon': '#BE6E65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE6E65] text-[#BE6E65]

SCSS

$persimmon: #BE6E65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE6E65?

#BE6E65 is Persimmon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BE6E65 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 #BE6E65. In RGB it's 190, 110, 101, and in HSL it's 6°, 41%, 57%.

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