REDS

Warm Cider

#BF6953

RGB 191, 105, 83 · HSL 12°, 46%, 54% · CMYK 0, 45, 57, 25

Warm Cider is #BF6953 in HEX — rgb(191, 105, 83), hsl(12°, 46%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 57%, 25%).

Warm Cider pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 46%, 54%. 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#BF6953

RGB191, 105, 83

HSL12°, 46%, 54%

HSV12°, 57%, 75%

CMYK0, 45, 57, 25

Decimal12544339

CSS RGBrgb(191, 105, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 46%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Warm Cider HDC-FL13-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 1.1 · #BF6955

Valspar

Fall Leaf 2009-5

ΔE 2.3 · #B9634D

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 3.1 · #BD6D53

Benjamin Moore

Spiced 034

ΔE 3.8 · #B76150

PPG

Cajun Spice 1191-6

ΔE 4.6 · #C3705F

Vista Paint

Pebblestone Clay K-1089

ΔE 5 · #AF6049

Dulux

Pompeian Pink S06F7

ΔE 5.3 · #C77462

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5.4 · #C27355

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 6.2 · #CC7365

Sherwin-Williams

Reynard SW6348

ΔE 6.2 · #B46848

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 6.5 · #C5714F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7 · #AA5842

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.8 · #C57B67

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 12.3 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#BF6953

#54AAC0

Analogous

#C05474

#BF6953

#C09F54

Triadic

#BF6953

#54C069

#6954C0

Split-Complementary

#BF6953

#54C09F

#5474C0

Tetradic

#BF6953

#74C054

#54AAC0

#9F54C0

Monochromatic

#592C21

#914836

#BF6953

#D49A8C

#E9CBC3

Rectangle

#BF6953

#AAC054

#54AAC0

#6954C0

Compound

#BF6953

#C09F54

#54AAC0

#5474C0

Variations

Lighter

#CC8776

#D4A89D

#E3CEC9

Darker

#A34E39

#723525

#431E15

Saturation

#9A807A

#C06954

#DF5634

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

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.36:1

Deuteranopia

#BF6953

#988D50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF6953

#7D7D56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF6953

#BE6970

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Warm Cider 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

#CF7B59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF6953

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC807E

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.

#4791A3

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: #BF6953;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF6953;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-cider: #BF6953;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-cider': '#BF6953' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF6953] text-[#BF6953]

SCSS

$warm-cider: #BF6953;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF6953?

#BF6953 is Warm Cider, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF6953 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Cider?

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

What colors pair well with Warm Cider?

Warm Cider 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 Warm Cider?

You can download Warm Cider 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 Warm Cider?

The hex code is #BF6953. In RGB it's 191, 105, 83, and in HSL it's 12°, 46%, 54%.

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