REDS

Cherished One

#F89091

RGB 248, 144, 145 · HSL 359°, 88%, 77% · CMYK 0, 42, 42, 3

Cherished One is #F89091 in HEX — rgb(248, 144, 145), hsl(359°, 88%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 42%, 3%).

Cherished One pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 88%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F89091

RGB248, 144, 145

HSL359°, 88%, 77%

HSV359°, 42%, 97%

CMYK0, 42, 42, 3

Decimal16289937

CSS RGBrgb(248, 144, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 88%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cherished One C-1079

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherished One 1080

ΔE 1.2 · #FC9293

Dulux

Mellow Pink S04G5

ΔE 2 · #F38F91

Behr

Citrus Hill 200B-4

ΔE 2.9 · #FF979A

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 3 · #EF8988

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 2008-40

ΔE 3.5 · #F1918E

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 4.8 · #EA8386

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 5 · #ED9190

Valspar

Sweet Melon 1008-1B

ΔE 5.5 · #EA8280

PPG

Primrose Garden 1185-4

ΔE 5.7 · #F3949B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 7.9 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 13.6 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 18.5 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 19.7 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#F89091

#91F8F6

Analogous

#F891C6

#F89091

#F8C391

Triadic

#F89091

#92F891

#9192F8

Split-Complementary

#F89091

#91F8C3

#91C6F8

Tetradic

#F89091

#C6F891

#91F8F6

#C391F8

Monochromatic

#E10E12

#F3494C

#F89091

#FDD9D9

#FDE7E7

Rectangle

#F89091

#F8F691

#91F8F6

#9192F8

Compound

#F89091

#F8C391

#91F8F6

#91C6F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9A7A8

#F6C1C2

#F7DEDE

Darker

#F84346

#D50307

#7E0002

Saturation

#D4B5B5

#F89192

#FB8D8F

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F89091

#C6BC8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F89091

#A8A891

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F89091

#F69399

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherished One 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

#F99988

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F89091

Daylight 5500K

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

#E79EAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#65E9E7

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: #F89091;

CSS — background

background-color: #F89091;

CSS Variable

--color-cherished-one: #F89091;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherished-one': '#F89091' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F89091] text-[#F89091]

SCSS

$cherished-one: #F89091;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F89091?

#F89091 is Cherished One, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F89091 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherished One?

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

What colors pair well with Cherished One?

Cherished One 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 Cherished One?

You can download Cherished One 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 Cherished One?

The hex code is #F89091. In RGB it's 248, 144, 145, and in HSL it's 359°, 88%, 77%.

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