REDS

Terra Brun

#5A382D

RGB 90, 56, 45 · HSL 15°, 33%, 26% · CMYK 0, 38, 50, 65

Terra Brun is #5A382D in HEX — rgb(90, 56, 45), hsl(15°, 33%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 50%, 65%).

Terra Brun pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 33%, 26%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5A382D

RGB90, 56, 45

HSL15°, 33%, 26%

HSV15°, 50%, 35%

CMYK0, 38, 50, 65

Decimal5912621

CSS RGBrgb(90, 56, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 33%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Terra Brun SW6048

Exact match

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 1.6 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Terrazzo CSP-360

ΔE 1.9 · #5F3C30

Behr

Brown Velvet N160-7

ΔE 2.4 · #5E3B33

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 3.3 · #53372C

RAL

Nut Brown 8011

ΔE 3.7 · #5B3A29

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 4.8 · #633D38

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.9 · #6A443B

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 6.3 · #624534

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 6.5 · #6B443D

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 7.1 · #6C483A

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 8 · #694A39

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8.6 · #624A3E

Valspar

Rich Chocolate 1005-9A

ΔE 9 · #6A4C44

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 11.3 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 11.6 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A382D

#2C4D58

Analogous

#582C37

#5A382D

#584D2C

Triadic

#5A382D

#2C5837

#372C58

Split-Complementary

#5A382D

#2C584D

#2C3758

Tetradic

#5A382D

#37582C

#2C4D58

#4D2C58

Monochromatic

#110B09

#251713

#5A382D

#8B5746

#B47C6A

Rectangle

#5A382D

#4D582C

#2C4D58

#372C58

Compound

#5A382D

#584D2C

#2C4D58

#2C3758

Variations

Lighter

#8A5746

#AE7E6E

#CCB5AE

Darker

#472C23

#321E17

#1D110D

Saturation

#493F3C

#58372C

#6E2C16

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

10.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.04:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A382D

#4A452C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A382D

#3F3F2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A382D

#5A373A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Terra Brun 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

#83573D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A382D

Daylight 5500K

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

#705C61

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.

#294048

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #5A382D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A382D;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-brun: #5A382D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-brun': '#5A382D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A382D] text-[#5A382D]

SCSS

$terra-brun: #5A382D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A382D?

#5A382D is Terra Brun, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5A382D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terra Brun?

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

What colors pair well with Terra Brun?

Terra Brun 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 Terra Brun?

You can download Terra Brun 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 Terra Brun?

The hex code is #5A382D. In RGB it's 90, 56, 45, and in HSL it's 15°, 33%, 26%.

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