REDS

Strawberry Wine

#C9686B

RGB 201, 104, 107 · HSL 358°, 47%, 60% · CMYK 0, 48, 47, 21

Strawberry Wine is #C9686B in HEX — rgb(201, 104, 107), hsl(358°, 47%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 47%, 21%).

Strawberry Wine pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 47%, 60%. 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#C9686B

RGB201, 104, 107

HSL358°, 47%, 60%

HSV358°, 48%, 79%

CMYK0, 48, 47, 21

Decimal13199467

CSS RGBrgb(201, 104, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 47%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Wine MQ4-2

Exact match

Valspar

Sonora Rose 2002-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #C86C6D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 3.1 · #D36E70

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 3.7 · #CD6766

PPG

Mexican Chile 1186-5

ΔE 4.1 · #D16D76

Benjamin Moore

Cinco 1286

ΔE 4.1 · #C46C6F

Dulux

Energy Peak S02H7

ΔE 4.4 · #BB5F63

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 5.1 · #D76C6E

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 5.5 · #BB6569

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 6.4 · #CD746D

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 6.6 · #C05D6B

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 10.5 · #C47977

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.5 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 16.2 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 17.4 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#C9686B

#69C9C6

Analogous

#C9699C

#C9686B

#C99669

Triadic

#C9686B

#6CC969

#696CC9

Split-Complementary

#C9686B

#69C996

#699CC9

Tetradic

#C9686B

#9CC969

#69C9C6

#9669C9

Monochromatic

#70292B

#A93D40

#C9686B

#DDA1A3

#F1DADA

Rectangle

#C9686B

#C9C669

#69C9C6

#696CC9

Compound

#C9686B

#C99669

#69C9C6

#699CC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4878A

#DAA9AB

#E7D0D0

Darker

#B73E42

#80292C

#4B1618

Saturation

#A78B8C

#C9696C

#E44E53

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#C9686B

#9B9368

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9686B

#80806B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9686B

#C76C71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Strawberry Wine 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

#D67B6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9686B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C38090

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#50B4B1

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: #C9686B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9686B;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-wine: #C9686B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-wine': '#C9686B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9686B] text-[#C9686B]

SCSS

$strawberry-wine: #C9686B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9686B?

#C9686B is Strawberry Wine, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C9686B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Wine?

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

What colors pair well with Strawberry Wine?

Strawberry Wine 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 Strawberry Wine?

You can download Strawberry Wine 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 Strawberry Wine?

The hex code is #C9686B. In RGB it's 201, 104, 107, and in HSL it's 358°, 47%, 60%.

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