REDS

Western Brown

#705148

RGB 112, 81, 72 · HSL 13°, 22%, 36% · CMYK 0, 28, 36, 56

Western Brown is #705148 in HEX — rgb(112, 81, 72), hsl(13°, 22%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 36%, 56%).

Western Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 22%, 36%. 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#705148

RGB112, 81, 72

HSL13°, 22%, 36%

HSV13°, 36%, 44%

CMYK0, 28, 36, 56

Decimal7360840

CSS RGBrgb(112, 81, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 22%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Western Brown 2009-9

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Buffalo Herd DE6056

ΔE 0.9 · #705046

Behr

Spanish Chestnut N160-6

ΔE 1.2 · #6F5049

PPG

Bigfoot 1061-7

ΔE 1.9 · #715145

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 1232

ΔE 3 · #695047

Sherwin-Williams

Brevity Brown SW6068

ΔE 3.6 · #715243

Hallman-Lindsay

Coffee Shop 151

ΔE 3.6 · #725042

Dulux

Picador S09D7

ΔE 3.9 · #765A52

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4.1 · #7B584C

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 4.6 · #714C3F

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 4.9 · #654F48

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.4 · #675544

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7.6 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 10.1 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 10.4 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#705148

#486770

Analogous

#704853

#705148

#706548

Triadic

#705148

#487050

#504870

Split-Complementary

#705148

#487065

#485370

Tetradic

#705148

#537048

#486770

#654870

Monochromatic

#130D0C

#412F2A

#705148

#9E7267

#BB9D95

Rectangle

#705148

#677048

#486770

#504870

Compound

#705148

#706548

#486770

#485370

Variations

Lighter

#986D61

#AF938B

#CFC1BD

Darker

#5A4038

#3F2C26

#251916

Saturation

#625856

#705048

#943C24

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#705148

#615C48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#705148

#575749

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#705148

#705053

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Western Brown 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

#936951

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#705148

Daylight 5500K

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

#816E75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#3B5962

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: #705148;

CSS — background

background-color: #705148;

CSS Variable

--color-western-brown: #705148;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'western-brown': '#705148' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#705148] text-[#705148]

SCSS

$western-brown: #705148;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #705148?

#705148 is Western Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #705148 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Western Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Western Brown?

Western Brown 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 Western Brown?

You can download Western Brown 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 Western Brown?

The hex code is #705148. In RGB it's 112, 81, 72, and in HSL it's 13°, 22%, 36%.

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