REDS

Red Bluff

#824E46

RGB 130, 78, 70 · HSL 8°, 30%, 39% · CMYK 0, 40, 46, 49

Red Bluff is #824E46 in HEX — rgb(130, 78, 70), hsl(8°, 30%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 46%, 49%).

Red Bluff pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 30%, 39%. 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#824E46

RGB130, 78, 70

HSL8°, 30%, 39%

HSV8°, 46%, 51%

CMYK0, 40, 46, 49

Decimal8539718

CSS RGBrgb(130, 78, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 30%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brown Thrush 210F-7

ΔE 1.6 · #844D47

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 2104-30

ΔE 1.8 · #7D4C43

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #805045

PPG

Cherokee Red 13-02

ΔE 2.4 · #824E4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 2.5 · #7B4940

Vista Paint

Richardson Brick C-1329

ΔE 2.8 · #834A45

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 3.4 · #8B534E

Dulux

Reddy Brown S06E8

ΔE 4.5 · #7A443A

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 5 · #784340

Dunn-Edwards

Red Hook DE6091

ΔE 5.6 · #845544

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 6.6 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.5 · #6A443B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 10.3 · #6C3B2A

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.1 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.7 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#824E46

#467981

Analogous

#81465B

#824E46

#816B46

Triadic

#824E46

#46814E

#4E4681

Split-Complementary

#824E46

#46816B

#465B81

Tetradic

#824E46

#5B8146

#467981

#6B4681

Monochromatic

#1E1210

#50302B

#824E46

#AD7067

#C89F98

Rectangle

#824E46

#798146

#467981

#4E4681

Compound

#824E46

#816B46

#467981

#465B81

Variations

Lighter

#A8675D

#B9908A

#D4C0BD

Darker

#693D36

#492925

#2B1815

Saturation

#6C5D5A

#814E46

#A43423

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

6.71:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#824E46

#696345

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#824E46

#5A5A47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#824E46

#814E52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Bluff 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

#A16750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#824E46

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E6C74

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.

#3F646A

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: #824E46;

CSS — background

background-color: #824E46;

CSS Variable

--color-red-bluff: #824E46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-bluff': '#824E46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#824E46] text-[#824E46]

SCSS

$red-bluff: #824E46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #824E46?

#824E46 is Red Bluff, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #824E46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Bluff?

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

What colors pair well with Red Bluff?

Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff?

You can download Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff?

The hex code is #824E46. In RGB it's 130, 78, 70, and in HSL it's 8°, 30%, 39%.

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