REDS

American Milking Devon

#63403A

RGB 99, 64, 58 · HSL 9°, 26%, 31% · CMYK 0, 35, 41, 61

American Milking Devon is #63403A in HEX — rgb(99, 64, 58), hsl(9°, 26%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 41%, 61%).

American Milking Devon pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 26%, 31%. 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#63403A

RGB99, 64, 58

HSL9°, 26%, 31%

HSV9°, 41%, 39%

CMYK0, 35, 41, 61

Decimal6504506

CSS RGBrgb(99, 64, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 26%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nicolson CW-270

ΔE 1.6 · #65423E

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 1.8 · #633D38

Behr

Toasted Pecan S190-7

ΔE 1.8 · #653F38

Vista Paint

Earthly Pleasure C-101

ΔE 2.6 · #68413E

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 2.9 · #6B443D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 3.1 · #6A443B

Dulux

Painted Bark S06D9

ΔE 3.2 · #5F3C32

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 3.5 · #6D4741

Sherwin-Williams

Fiery Brown SW6055

ΔE 3.6 · #5D3831

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 3.7 · #633A34

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 4.8 · #6F4B46

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 5.4 · #60393B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 6.4 · #53372C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 6.8 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 7.4 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.3 · #53453C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 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

#63403A

#3A5D64

Analogous

#643A49

#63403A

#64553A

Triadic

#63403A

#3A6441

#413A64

Split-Complementary

#63403A

#3A6455

#3A4964

Tetradic

#63403A

#49643A

#3A5D64

#553A64

Monochromatic

#100A09

#33211E

#63403A

#946057

#B58982

Rectangle

#63403A

#5D643A

#3A5D64

#413A64

Compound

#63403A

#64553A

#3A5D64

#3A4964

Variations

Lighter

#905D55

#AD857E

#CDBAB6

Darker

#51332E

#38231F

#211412

Saturation

#554B49

#64413A

#812C1D

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

9.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#63403A

#524E39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#63403A

#47473B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#63403A

#624042

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

American Milking Devon 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

#8A5D47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#63403A

Daylight 5500K

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

#77626B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#324F54

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: #63403A;

CSS — background

background-color: #63403A;

CSS Variable

--color-american-milking-devon: #63403A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'american-milking-devon': '#63403A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#63403A] text-[#63403A]

SCSS

$american-milking-devon: #63403A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #63403A?

#63403A is American Milking Devon, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #63403A warm or cool?

American Milking Devon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with American Milking Devon?

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

What colors pair well with American Milking Devon?

American Milking Devon 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 American Milking Devon?

You can download American Milking Devon 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 American Milking Devon?

The hex code is #63403A. In RGB it's 99, 64, 58, and in HSL it's 9°, 26%, 31%.

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