REDS

Smoky Hazelnut

#856157

RGB 133, 97, 87 · HSL 13°, 21%, 43% · CMYK 0, 27, 35, 48

Smoky Hazelnut is #856157 in HEX — rgb(133, 97, 87), hsl(13°, 21%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 35%, 48%).

Smoky Hazelnut pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 21%, 43%. 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#856157

RGB133, 97, 87

HSL13°, 21%, 43%

HSV13°, 35%, 52%

CMYK0, 27, 35, 48

Decimal8741207

CSS RGBrgb(133, 97, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 21%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Smoky Hazelnut 1008-9A

Exact match

Behr

Chocolate Curl 220F-6

ΔE 1.4 · #866058

Dunn-Edwards

Wild West DE6055

ΔE 2.4 · #7E5C52

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 2.4 · #8A675C

Hallman-Lindsay

Amazon Mist 136

ΔE 2.6 · #7F6054

Sherwin-Williams

Hot Cocoa SW6047

ΔE 2.8 · #806257

Vista Paint

Mocha Java K-1105

ΔE 3.1 · #7F5F51

Benjamin Moore

Wynwood 1231

ΔE 3.2 · #7D5C4F

Dulux

Creamed Muscat S05D7

ΔE 3.5 · #8A6761

PPG

Suede Leather 1072-6

ΔE 4 · #896757

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4 · #7B584C

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 8 · #755C48

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 9.3 · #816F66

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 10.2 · #786963

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 11.1 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.8 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#856157

#577B85

Analogous

#855764

#856157

#857857

Triadic

#856157

#578561

#615785

Split-Complementary

#856157

#578578

#576485

Tetradic

#856157

#648557

#577B85

#785785

Monochromatic

#281D1A

#563F38

#856157

#AA877D

#C9B2AC

Rectangle

#856157

#7B8557

#577B85

#615785

Compound

#856157

#857857

#577B85

#576485

Variations

Lighter

#A37D72

#B79F98

#D4C8C5

Darker

#6B4D44

#4A342E

#2C1E1B

Saturation

#756A67

#856157

#B0482B

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

5.46:1

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#856157

#736E57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#856157

#686858

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#856157

#856063

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Smoky Hazelnut 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

#A3755C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#856157

Daylight 5500K

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

#907A81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#466A75

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: #856157;

CSS — background

background-color: #856157;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-hazelnut: #856157;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-hazelnut': '#856157' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#856157] text-[#856157]

SCSS

$smoky-hazelnut: #856157;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #856157?

#856157 is Smoky Hazelnut, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #856157 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoky Hazelnut?

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

What colors pair well with Smoky Hazelnut?

Smoky Hazelnut 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 Smoky Hazelnut?

You can download Smoky Hazelnut 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 Smoky Hazelnut?

The hex code is #856157. In RGB it's 133, 97, 87, and in HSL it's 13°, 21%, 43%.

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