REDS

Russet Brown

#823D38

RGB 130, 61, 56 · HSL 4°, 40%, 36% · CMYK 0, 53, 57, 49

Russet Brown is #823D38 in HEX — rgb(130, 61, 56), hsl(4°, 40%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 57%, 49%).

Russet Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 40%, 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#823D38

RGB130, 61, 56

HSL4°, 40%, 36%

HSV4°, 57%, 51%

CMYK0, 53, 57, 49

Decimal8535352

CSS RGBrgb(130, 61, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 40%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Parlor Rose C-59

ΔE 2 · #873F39

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 2.3 · #86423E

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 2.9 · #843D34

Sherwin-Williams

Fireweed SW6328

ΔE 3 · #7B3730

Hallman-Lindsay

Parlor Rose 60

ΔE 3 · #893E39

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 3.1 · #843938

Behr

Country Lane Red QE-07

ΔE 3.1 · #874140

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 3.3 · #85443F

Benjamin Moore

Sundried CC-62

ΔE 3.4 · #793A35

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 3.7 · #7E3738

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 4.7 · #7F3639

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.9 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 8.8 · #752B22

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 9 · #763C28

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 13.5 · #864326

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

#823D38

#377C81

Analogous

#813757

#823D38

#816137

Triadic

#823D38

#37813C

#3C3781

Split-Complementary

#823D38

#378161

#375781

Tetradic

#823D38

#578137

#377C81

#613781

Monochromatic

#150A09

#4B2320

#823D38

#B45750

#CB8A86

Rectangle

#823D38

#7C8137

#377C81

#3C3781

Compound

#823D38

#816137

#377C81

#375781

Variations

Lighter

#AE514B

#BE807C

#D6B8B6

Darker

#682F2B

#491F1C

#2B1210

Saturation

#675251

#813C37

#9C241C

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

7.85:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#823D38

#635C36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#823D38

#4E4E39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#823D38

#813F43

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Russet 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

#A15A45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#823D38

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E5F69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#336569

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: #823D38;

CSS — background

background-color: #823D38;

CSS Variable

--color-russet-brown: #823D38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'russet-brown': '#823D38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#823D38] text-[#823D38]

SCSS

$russet-brown: #823D38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #823D38?

#823D38 is Russet Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #823D38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Russet Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Russet Brown?

Russet 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 Russet Brown?

You can download Russet 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 Russet Brown?

The hex code is #823D38. In RGB it's 130, 61, 56, and in HSL it's 4°, 40%, 36%.

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