REDS

Richardson Brick

#834A45

RGB 131, 74, 69 · HSL 5°, 31%, 39% · CMYK 0, 44, 47, 49

Richardson Brick is #834A45 in HEX — rgb(131, 74, 69), hsl(5°, 31%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 47%, 49%).

Richardson Brick pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 31%, 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#834A45

RGB131, 74, 69

HSL5°, 31%, 39%

HSV5°, 47%, 51%

CMYK0, 44, 47, 49

Decimal8604229

CSS RGBrgb(131, 74, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 31%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Richardson Brick C-1329

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Richardson Brick historic-richardson-brick

ΔE 0.8 · #854C47

Behr

Brown Thrush 210F-7

ΔE 1.4 · #844D47

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 1302

ΔE 2.7 · #7F4B47

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 2.9 · #7B453E

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 3 · #7C453D

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 3.4 · #8D4F4C

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 3.9 · #784340

Valspar

Remember Me Red 2001-7A

ΔE 4 · #8A5248

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 4.4 · #85443F

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 4.6 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.1 · #7E3738

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 10.5 · #6C3B2A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.2 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.3 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 14.6 · #8D5033

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

#834A45

#457D82

Analogous

#82455E

#834A45

#826945

Triadic

#834A45

#45824A

#4A4582

Split-Complementary

#834A45

#458269

#455E82

Tetradic

#834A45

#5E8245

#457D82

#694582

Monochromatic

#1E1110

#502D2A

#834A45

#AE6B65

#C89C97

Rectangle

#834A45

#7D8245

#457D82

#4A4582

Compound

#834A45

#826945

#457D82

#455E82

Variations

Lighter

#A9625C

#BA8D89

#D4BFBD

Darker

#693A36

#492724

#2B1614

Saturation

#6D5C5A

#824A45

#A52D22

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

6.93:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#834A45

#686244

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#834A45

#575746

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#834A45

#824B4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Richardson Brick 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

#A2644F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#834A45

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F6973

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.

#3E676B

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: #834A45;

CSS — background

background-color: #834A45;

CSS Variable

--color-richardson-brick: #834A45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'richardson-brick': '#834A45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#834A45] text-[#834A45]

SCSS

$richardson-brick: #834A45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #834A45?

#834A45 is Richardson Brick, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #834A45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Richardson Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Richardson Brick?

Richardson Brick 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 Richardson Brick?

You can download Richardson Brick 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 Richardson Brick?

The hex code is #834A45. In RGB it's 131, 74, 69, and in HSL it's 5°, 31%, 39%.

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