REDS

Reid

#70463A

RGB 112, 70, 58 · HSL 13°, 32%, 33% · CMYK 0, 37, 48, 56

Reid is #70463A in HEX — rgb(112, 70, 58), hsl(13°, 32%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 48%, 56%).

Reid pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 32%, 33%. 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#70463A

RGB112, 70, 58

HSL13°, 32%, 33%

HSV13°, 48%, 44%

CMYK0, 37, 48, 56

Decimal7358010

CSS RGBrgb(112, 70, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 32%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Reid CW-260

Exact match

Dulux

Wooden Deck S09E9

ΔE 1.8 · #6F4637

Sherwin-Williams

Aurora Brown SW2837

ΔE 2.4 · #6A4238

Hallman-Lindsay

Evolution 130

ΔE 2.4 · #704A3D

Behr

Royal Liqueur PPU2-19

ΔE 2.9 · #784C41

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 3 · #6C483A

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 3.1 · #6A443B

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 3.2 · #714C3F

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 3.8 · #6B443D

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 5 · #7C5244

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 5.8 · #694A39

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6.1 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.8 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 10.3 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.3 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.5 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#70463A

#39636F

Analogous

#6F3948

#70463A

#6F6039

Triadic

#70463A

#396F45

#45396F

Split-Complementary

#70463A

#396F60

#39486F

Tetradic

#70463A

#486F39

#39636F

#60396F

Monochromatic

#110A09

#3D261F

#70463A

#A26453

#BF9082

Rectangle

#70463A

#636F39

#39636F

#45396F

Compound

#70463A

#6F6039

#39636F

#39486F

Variations

Lighter

#9C6150

#B4897D

#D1BCB6

Darker

#5A372D

#3F251E

#251511

Saturation

#5C504C

#6F4539

#8C351D

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

8.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.63:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#70463A

#5C5639

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70463A

#4F4F3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70463A

#704549

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Reid 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

#936147

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70463A

Daylight 5500K

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

#81666B

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.

#34535B

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: #70463A;

CSS — background

background-color: #70463A;

CSS Variable

--color-reid: #70463A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reid': '#70463A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70463A] text-[#70463A]

SCSS

$reid: #70463A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70463A?

#70463A is Reid, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #70463A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reid?

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

What colors pair well with Reid?

Reid 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 Reid?

You can download Reid 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 Reid?

The hex code is #70463A. In RGB it's 112, 70, 58, and in HSL it's 13°, 32%, 33%.

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