REDS

Cherry Lolly

#C8385A

RGB 200, 56, 90 · HSL 346°, 57%, 50% · CMYK 0, 72, 55, 22

Cherry Lolly is #C8385A in HEX — rgb(200, 56, 90), hsl(346°, 57%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 55%, 22%).

Cherry Lolly pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 57%, 50%. 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#C8385A

RGB200, 56, 90

HSL346°, 57%, 50%

HSV346°, 72%, 78%

CMYK0, 72, 55, 22

Decimal13121626

CSS RGBrgb(200, 56, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 57%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 4.9 · #D04667

Behr

Pinkadelic P160-5

ΔE 5.5 · #D13865

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 7.2 · #CA4B65

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 7.6 · #DC506E

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 8.4 · #D34E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 9.6 · #C84F68

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 9.9 · #AB2E46

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 11.7 · #CB556E

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 12 · #AB3756

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 12.6 · #D72D6D

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 13.3 · #A4334E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 15.4 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 16.2 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 19.1 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 19.6 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 23 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#C8385A

#37C8A6

Analogous

#C837A1

#C8385A

#C85E37

Triadic

#C8385A

#59C837

#3759C8

Split-Complementary

#C8385A

#37C85E

#37A1C8

Tetradic

#C8385A

#A1C837

#37C8A6

#5E37C8

Monochromatic

#501623

#8C263E

#C8385A

#D9738B

#E9AFBC

Rectangle

#C8385A

#C8A637

#37C8A6

#3759C8

Compound

#C8385A

#C85E37

#37C8A6

#37A1C8

Variations

Lighter

#D35F7A

#D88D9F

#E4C1C9

Darker

#A32945

#721A2F

#440E1B

Saturation

#956A74

#C83759

#E41B4A

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

5.04:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C8385A

#8C8355

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8385A

#656556

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8385A

#C5454E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry Lolly 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

#D5575F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8385A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C35C83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#38A188

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: #C8385A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8385A;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-lolly: #C8385A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-lolly': '#C8385A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8385A] text-[#C8385A]

SCSS

$cherry-lolly: #C8385A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8385A?

#C8385A is Cherry Lolly, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C8385A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Lolly?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Lolly?

Cherry Lolly 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 Lolly?

You can download Cherry Lolly 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 Lolly?

The hex code is #C8385A. In RGB it's 200, 56, 90, and in HSL it's 346°, 57%, 50%.

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