REDS

Foxen

#BE8689

RGB 190, 134, 137 · HSL 357°, 30%, 64% · CMYK 0, 29, 28, 25

Foxen is #BE8689 in HEX — rgb(190, 134, 137), hsl(357°, 30%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 28%, 25%).

Foxen pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 30%, 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#BE8689

RGB190, 134, 137

HSL357°, 30%, 64%

HSV357°, 29%, 75%

CMYK0, 29, 28, 25

Decimal12486281

CSS RGBrgb(190, 134, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 30%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Foxen 200F-4

Exact match

Valspar

Romantic Rose 1008-5C

ΔE 2 · #BD8287

Vista Paint

Prophetess C-78

ΔE 2.1 · #BE8A8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 2.2 · #BA8686

Dulux

Rosy Dawn S03E5

ΔE 4 · #B38180

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1279

ΔE 4.1 · #C8878D

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 4.4 · #C19091

PPG

Floral Tapestry 1052-4

ΔE 4.6 · #C39191

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 5.5 · #C39393

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 7.1 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.9 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.9 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 13.6 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.9 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 17.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#BE8689

#88BFBC

Analogous

#BF88A6

#BE8689

#BFA088

Triadic

#BE8689

#8ABF88

#888ABF

Split-Complementary

#BE8689

#88BFA0

#88A6BF

Tetradic

#BE8689

#A6BF88

#88BFBC

#A088BF

Monochromatic

#713D3F

#A2575B

#BE8689

#DAB9BB

#F4EBEC

Rectangle

#BE8689

#BFBC88

#88BFBC

#888ABF

Compound

#BE8689

#BFA088

#88BFBC

#88A6BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCA0A2

#D6BABB

#E6D8D9

Darker

#AA5B5F

#773C3F

#462224

Saturation

#AB9B9C

#BF888A

#DF686D

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.96:1

Deuteranopia

#BE8689

#A19C88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE8689

#929289

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE8689

#BC888A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Foxen 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

#CE9182

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE8689

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB96A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#6DA8A5

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: #BE8689;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE8689;

CSS Variable

--color-foxen: #BE8689;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foxen': '#BE8689' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE8689] text-[#BE8689]

SCSS

$foxen: #BE8689;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE8689?

#BE8689 is Foxen, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BE8689 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foxen?

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

What colors pair well with Foxen?

Foxen 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 Foxen?

You can download Foxen 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 Foxen?

The hex code is #BE8689. In RGB it's 190, 134, 137, and in HSL it's 357°, 30%, 64%.

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