REDS
Amaryllis
#C89896
Reading airy, Amaryllis lands in the reds family at HSL 2°, 31%, 69%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Amaryllis 1256
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Amaryllis
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C89896?
#C89896 is Amaryllis, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #C89896 warm or cool?
Amaryllis reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Amaryllis?
Amaryllis works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Amaryllis?
Amaryllis pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Amaryllis?
You can download Amaryllis 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 RGB value of #C89896?
#C89896 converts to RGB 200, 152, 150.