REDS

Partridge

#844C44

RGB 132, 76, 68 · HSL 7°, 32%, 39% · CMYK 0, 42, 48, 48

Partridge is #844C44 in HEX — rgb(132, 76, 68), hsl(7°, 32%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 48%, 48%).

Partridge pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 32%, 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#844C44

RGB132, 76, 68

HSL7°, 32%, 39%

HSV7°, 48%, 52%

CMYK0, 42, 48, 48

Decimal8670276

CSS RGBrgb(132, 76, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 32%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Savanna 121

ΔE 1.5 · #874C44

Behr

Brown Thrush 210F-7

ΔE 1.5 · #844D47

Benjamin Moore

Burnt 042

ΔE 1.8 · #894E46

Vista Paint

Richardson Brick C-1329

ΔE 1.8 · #834A45

Valspar

Remember Me Red 2001-7A

ΔE 2.6 · #8A5248

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 3 · #7C453D

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 3.2 · #7B453E

Dulux

Reddy Brown S06E8

ΔE 3.8 · #7A443A

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 4.9 · #85443F

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 5.1 · #784340

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.4 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.1 · #864633

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 9.9 · #6C3B2A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.5 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.9 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 13.1 · #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

#844C44

#447C83

Analogous

#83445C

#844C44

#836B44

Triadic

#844C44

#44834B

#4B4483

Split-Complementary

#844C44

#44836B

#445C83

Tetradic

#844C44

#5C8344

#447C83

#6B4483

Monochromatic

#1E1110

#512E2A

#844C44

#AF6D64

#C99D97

Rectangle

#844C44

#7C8344

#447C83

#4B4483

Compound

#844C44

#836B44

#447C83

#445C83

Variations

Lighter

#AA645B

#BB8E88

#D5BFBC

Darker

#6A3B35

#4A2823

#2C1714

Saturation

#6D5C5A

#834B44

#A53122

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

6.78:1

vs Black

3.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#844C44

#696343

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#844C44

#595945

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#844C44

#834C50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Partridge 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

#A2664E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#844C44

Daylight 5500K

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

#906B72

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.

#3E666C

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: #844C44;

CSS — background

background-color: #844C44;

CSS Variable

--color-partridge: #844C44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'partridge': '#844C44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#844C44] text-[#844C44]

SCSS

$partridge: #844C44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #844C44?

#844C44 is Partridge, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #844C44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Partridge?

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

What colors pair well with Partridge?

Partridge 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 Partridge?

You can download Partridge 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 Partridge?

The hex code is #844C44. In RGB it's 132, 76, 68, and in HSL it's 7°, 32%, 39%.

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