REDS

Sharon

#D79C8F

RGB 215, 156, 143 · HSL 11°, 47%, 70% · CMYK 0, 27, 33, 16

Sharon is #D79C8F in HEX — rgb(215, 156, 143), hsl(11°, 47%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 33%, 16%).

Sharon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 47%, 70%. 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#D79C8F

RGB215, 156, 143

HSL11°, 47%, 70%

HSV11°, 33%, 84%

CMYK0, 27, 33, 16

Decimal14130319

CSS RGBrgb(215, 156, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 47%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sharon 039

Exact match

Dulux

Conch Pink S07E4

ΔE 2.4 · #DBA296

Behr

Coronado Dunes 240E-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D59F93

Valspar

Salmon Run 2002-6B

ΔE 2.6 · #DC9E95

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

ΔE 3.3 · #D8A394

Vista Paint

Auburn Wave C-48

ΔE 4 · #D6A393

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 4.1 · #CE9382

PPG

Mexican Moonlight 1065-5

ΔE 4.3 · #C99387

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.4 · #D6A496

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 4.8 · #E5A192

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 5.4 · #DAA48E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.8 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.5 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.7 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.9 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 14.9 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#D79C8F

#8FC9D6

Analogous

#D68FA5

#D79C8F

#D6C08F

Triadic

#D79C8F

#8FD69C

#9C8FD6

Split-Complementary

#D79C8F

#8FD6C0

#8FA5D6

Tetradic

#D79C8F

#A5D68F

#8FC9D6

#C08FD6

Monochromatic

#964836

#C26A56

#D79C8F

#EBCDC7

#F8EEEC

Rectangle

#D79C8F

#C9D68F

#8FC9D6

#9C8FD6

Compound

#D79C8F

#D6C08F

#8FC9D6

#8FA5D6

Variations

Lighter

#DFB0A5

#E3C5BF

#EDDFDB

Darker

#C66C57

#95422F

#58261A

Saturation

#BDACA8

#D69C8F

#EB8F7A

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D79C8F

#BAB28E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D79C8F

#A8A891

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D79C8F

#D69CA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sharon 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

#E1A286

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D79C8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEA7AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6EB2C1

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: #D79C8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D79C8F;

CSS Variable

--color-sharon: #D79C8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sharon': '#D79C8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D79C8F] text-[#D79C8F]

SCSS

$sharon: #D79C8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D79C8F?

#D79C8F is Sharon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D79C8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sharon?

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

What colors pair well with Sharon?

Sharon 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 Sharon?

You can download Sharon 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 Sharon?

The hex code is #D79C8F. In RGB it's 215, 156, 143, and in HSL it's 11°, 47%, 70%.

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