REDS

Root Beer

#81544A

RGB 129, 84, 74 · HSL 11°, 27%, 40% · CMYK 0, 35, 43, 49

Root Beer is #81544A in HEX — rgb(129, 84, 74), hsl(11°, 27%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 43%, 49%).

Root Beer pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 27%, 40%. 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#81544A

RGB129, 84, 74

HSL11°, 27%, 40%

HSV11°, 43%, 51%

CMYK0, 35, 43, 49

Decimal8475722

CSS RGBrgb(129, 84, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 27%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pueblo 2102-30

ΔE 1.6 · #80564C

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 2 · #85594F

Behr

Rio Rust S190-6

ΔE 2.2 · #87594E

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #805045

PPG

Antique Mahogany 16-08

ΔE 3.4 · #784C42

Hallman-Lindsay

Liberty historic-liberty

ΔE 3.6 · #885D53

Vista Paint

Liberty C-1451

ΔE 3.7 · #875D52

Dulux

Brown Leaf S09E8

ΔE 4.2 · #784E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Roxy Brown DE6084

ΔE 4.4 · #7A5546

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4.8 · #7B584C

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 6.7 · #7C5641

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.9 · #6A443B

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 8.6 · #79553D

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.7 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11.5 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 13.2 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#81544A

#4A7782

Analogous

#824A5C

#81544A

#82704A

Triadic

#81544A

#4A8255

#554A82

Split-Complementary

#81544A

#4A8270

#4A5C82

Tetradic

#81544A

#5C824A

#4A7782

#704A82

Monochromatic

#201513

#51352F

#81544A

#AB796D

#C7A59E

Rectangle

#81544A

#77824A

#4A7782

#554A82

Compound

#81544A

#82704A

#4A7782

#4A5C82

Variations

Lighter

#A67064

#B8968E

#D4C3BF

Darker

#69433A

#492E27

#2B1A17

Saturation

#6E615E

#82554A

#A73D25

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

6.36:1

vs Black

3.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#81544A

#6B6549

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81544A

#5E5E4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81544A

#805457

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Root Beer 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

#A06C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81544A

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D7177

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.

#41646C

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: #81544A;

CSS — background

background-color: #81544A;

CSS Variable

--color-root-beer: #81544A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'root-beer': '#81544A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81544A] text-[#81544A]

SCSS

$root-beer: #81544A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81544A?

#81544A is Root Beer, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #81544A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Root Beer?

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

What colors pair well with Root Beer?

Root Beer 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 Root Beer?

You can download Root Beer 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 Root Beer?

The hex code is #81544A. In RGB it's 129, 84, 74, and in HSL it's 11°, 27%, 40%.

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