REDS

Japonica

#CE7259

RGB 206, 114, 89 · HSL 13°, 54%, 58% · CMYK 0, 45, 57, 19

Japonica is #CE7259 in HEX — rgb(206, 114, 89), hsl(13°, 54%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 57%, 19%).

Japonica pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 54%, 58%. 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#CE7259

RGB206, 114, 89

HSL13°, 54%, 58%

HSV13°, 57%, 81%

CMYK0, 45, 57, 19

Decimal13529689

CSS RGBrgb(206, 114, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 54%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rich 028

ΔE 3.5 · #CF6D53

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 4.4 · #CD6953

Behr

Aztec Brick 230D-5

ΔE 4.4 · #CC7761

Valspar

Spanish Dancer 2005-3B

ΔE 4.7 · #DC7D66

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 4.8 · #DD7861

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 5.3 · #C5714F

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 5.5 · #BF6955

PPG

Summer Sunset 1192-6

ΔE 5.8 · #D88167

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5.8 · #C27355

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 6 · #BD6D53

Dulux

Gold Pheasant S07F6

ΔE 6.1 · #C6765F

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 6.6 · #CC7365

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 7.5 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.9 · #C57B67

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.3 · #E87257

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 14 · #D36E70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#CE7259

#5AB5CE

Analogous

#CE5A7B

#CE7259

#CEAD5A

Triadic

#CE7259

#5ACE73

#735ACE

Split-Complementary

#CE7259

#5ACEAD

#5A7BCE

Tetradic

#CE7259

#7BCE5A

#5AB5CE

#AD5ACE

Monochromatic

#6E3221

#A94C32

#CE7259

#DFA595

#F1D7D0

Rectangle

#CE7259

#B5CE5A

#5AB5CE

#735ACE

Compound

#CE7259

#CEAD5A

#5AB5CE

#5A7BCE

Variations

Lighter

#D88F7B

#DCAEA1

#E8D1CB

Darker

#B95033

#823621

#4D1F12

Saturation

#A58A83

#CE735A

#E66541

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.18:1

Deuteranopia

#CE7259

#A49856

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE7259

#88885D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE7259

#CD7179

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Japonica 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

#DA825E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE7259

Daylight 5500K

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

#C78782

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.

#449EB7

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: #CE7259;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE7259;

CSS Variable

--color-japonica: #CE7259;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japonica': '#CE7259' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE7259] text-[#CE7259]

SCSS

$japonica: #CE7259;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE7259?

#CE7259 is Japonica, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CE7259 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Japonica?

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

What colors pair well with Japonica?

Japonica 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 Japonica?

You can download Japonica 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 Japonica?

The hex code is #CE7259. In RGB it's 206, 114, 89, and in HSL it's 13°, 54%, 58%.

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