REDS

Cameo Brown

#BE847D

RGB 190, 132, 125 · HSL 6°, 33%, 62% · CMYK 0, 31, 34, 25

Cameo Brown is #BE847D in HEX — rgb(190, 132, 125), hsl(6°, 33%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 34%, 25%).

Cameo Brown pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 33%, 62%. 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#BE847D

RGB190, 132, 125

HSL6°, 33%, 62%

HSV6°, 34%, 75%

CMYK0, 31, 34, 25

Decimal12485757

CSS RGBrgb(190, 132, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 33%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dusky Damask S05E6

ΔE 2.2 · #B98278

Valspar

New Haven Rose 1008-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #BB8581

PPG

Sunstone 1058-5

ΔE 3.2 · #C7887F

Behr

Heirloom PPU2-10

ΔE 3.9 · #B67A72

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2094-40

ΔE 4.3 · #C28D81

Sherwin-Williams

Rosedust SW0025

ΔE 4.5 · #CC8D84

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 5 · #B88484

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 5.1 · #BA8686

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 5.9 · #B38070

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 7 · #BD8773

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.5 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.6 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 12 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.6 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 18.7 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#BE847D

#7EB8BE

Analogous

#BE7E98

#BE847D

#BEA47E

Triadic

#BE847D

#7EBE85

#857EBE

Split-Complementary

#BE847D

#7EBEA4

#7E98BE

Tetradic

#BE847D

#98BE7E

#7EB8BE

#A47EBE

Monochromatic

#6D3C37

#9F5850

#BE847D

#D8B5B1

#F1E5E4

Rectangle

#BE847D

#B8BE7E

#7EB8BE

#857EBE

Compound

#BE847D

#BEA47E

#7EB8BE

#7E98BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB9D98

#D5B8B5

#E5D7D5

Darker

#AA5B53

#773E37

#46231F

Saturation

#A89695

#BE857E

#DF6B5E

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.79:1

Deuteranopia

#BE847D

#A19A7C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE847D

#90907E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE847D

#BD8488

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cameo Brown 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

#CE9079

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE847D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB959D

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.

#65A1A8

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: #BE847D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE847D;

CSS Variable

--color-cameo-brown: #BE847D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cameo-brown': '#BE847D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE847D] text-[#BE847D]

SCSS

$cameo-brown: #BE847D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE847D?

#BE847D is Cameo Brown, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BE847D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cameo Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Cameo Brown?

Cameo Brown 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 Cameo Brown?

You can download Cameo Brown 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 Cameo Brown?

The hex code is #BE847D. In RGB it's 190, 132, 125, and in HSL it's 6°, 33%, 62%.

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