REDS

Whisky

#C2877B

RGB 194, 135, 123 · HSL 10°, 37%, 62% · CMYK 0, 30, 37, 24

Whisky is #C2877B in HEX — rgb(194, 135, 123), hsl(10°, 37%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 37%, 24%).

Whisky pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 37%, 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#C2877B

RGB194, 135, 123

HSL10°, 37%, 62%

HSV10°, 37%, 76%

CMYK0, 30, 37, 24

Decimal12748667

CSS RGBrgb(194, 135, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 37%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sunstone 1058-5

ΔE 2.3 · #C7887F

Benjamin Moore

Antique 2173-40

ΔE 2.6 · #C98E82

Behr

Suntan Glow 230F-5

ΔE 2.7 · #BD8474

Dulux

Argyle Rose S06E6

ΔE 2.9 · #C48377

Sherwin-Williams

Rosedust SW0025

ΔE 3.4 · #CC8D84

Valspar

Western Pink 2002-7C

ΔE 3.7 · #BD8775

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 4.6 · #CB9281

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 4.6 · #BD8773

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

ΔE 4.9 · #CA9280

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 5.1 · #B38070

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.7 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.8 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 10.8 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.5 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 17.2 · #C27654

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

#C2877B

#7AB6C2

Analogous

#C27A92

#C2877B

#C2AA7A

Triadic

#C2877B

#7AC286

#867AC2

Split-Complementary

#C2877B

#7AC2AA

#7A92C2

Tetradic

#C2877B

#92C27A

#7AB6C2

#AA7AC2

Monochromatic

#703D33

#A45A4C

#C2877B

#DAB6AF

#F2E6E3

Rectangle

#C2877B

#B6C27A

#7AB6C2

#867AC2

Compound

#C2877B

#C2AA7A

#7AB6C2

#7A92C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE9E95

#D7B9B3

#E6D7D4

Darker

#B05E4D

#7A3F34

#48241D

Saturation

#A99793

#C2867A

#E0725C

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2877B

#A59D7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2877B

#93937D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2877B

#C1878B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Whisky 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

#D19277

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2877B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE979C

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.

#60A0AC

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: #C2877B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2877B;

CSS Variable

--color-whisky: #C2877B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisky': '#C2877B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2877B] text-[#C2877B]

SCSS

$whisky: #C2877B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2877B?

#C2877B is Whisky, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C2877B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whisky?

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

What colors pair well with Whisky?

Whisky 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 Whisky?

You can download Whisky 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 Whisky?

The hex code is #C2877B. In RGB it's 194, 135, 123, and in HSL it's 10°, 37%, 62%.

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