REDS

Cherry

#C29F9C

RGB 194, 159, 156 · HSL 5°, 24%, 69% · CMYK 0, 18, 20, 24

Cherry is #C29F9C in HEX — rgb(194, 159, 156), hsl(5°, 24%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 20%, 24%).

Cherry pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 24%, 69%. 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#C29F9C

RGB194, 159, 156

HSL5°, 24%, 69%

HSV5°, 20%, 76%

CMYK0, 18, 20, 24

Decimal12754844

CSS RGBrgb(194, 159, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 24%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cherry 2104-50

Exact match

Dulux

Smoky Quartz S03D3

ΔE 2.4 · #BFA0A0

Valspar

Cameo Pink 1006-8A

ΔE 2.5 · #BF9B9C

PPG

Awakening 18-05

ΔE 2.6 · #BB9E9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 3.3 · #C1A097

Sherwin-Williams

Orchid SW0071

ΔE 3.3 · #BC9C9E

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 3.4 · #C1A198

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 3.4 · #C7A4A6

Behr

Sombrero Tan 220F-4

ΔE 3.4 · #CBA09D

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Bisque DE6081

ΔE 4.6 · #C6A499

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.7 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 7 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 7.4 · #B8A7A2

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 14 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 14.3 · #AAA593

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 18.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#C29F9C

#9DC0C3

Analogous

#C39DAD

#C29F9C

#C3B39D

Triadic

#C29F9C

#9DC3A0

#A09DC3

Split-Complementary

#C29F9C

#9DC3B3

#9DADC3

Tetradic

#C29F9C

#ADC39D

#9DC0C3

#B39DC3

Monochromatic

#7B504C

#A6726E

#C29F9C

#E0CECC

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#C29F9C

#C0C39D

#9DC0C3

#A09DC3

Compound

#C29F9C

#C3B39D

#9DC0C3

#9DADC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFB3B1

#D9C8C6

#E8DFDF

Darker

#AA7570

#7A4B47

#482B29

Saturation

#B6ABAA

#C3A09D

#E1877F

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C29F9C

#B0AC9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C29F9C

#A6A69C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C29F9C

#C19FA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry 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

#D1A490

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C29F9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEA9B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#7BACB0

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: #C29F9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C29F9C;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry: #C29F9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry': '#C29F9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C29F9C] text-[#C29F9C]

SCSS

$cherry: #C29F9C;

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#C19E9B · ΔE 0.4

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#BE999A · ΔE 3.0

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#BFA4A0 · ΔE 3.5

Titanic Rose

#CB9E99 · ΔE 4.4

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#CAABA6 · ΔE 4.5

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#C8AAA3 · ΔE 4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C29F9C?

#C29F9C is Cherry, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C29F9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry?

Cherry 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 Cherry?

You can download Cherry 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 Cherry?

The hex code is #C29F9C. In RGB it's 194, 159, 156, and in HSL it's 5°, 24%, 69%.

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