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Red Shade Wash

#862808

RGB 134, 40, 8 · HSL 15°, 89%, 28% · CMYK 0, 70, 94, 47

Red Shade Wash is #862808 in HEX — rgb(134, 40, 8), hsl(15°, 89%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 94%, 47%).

Red Shade Wash pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 89%, 28%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#862808

RGB134, 40, 8

HSL15°, 89%, 28%

HSV15°, 94%, 53%

CMYK0, 70, 94, 47

Decimal8792072

CSS RGBrgb(134, 40, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 89%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.2 · #9B3821

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 8.5 · #983A22

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 9.8 · #963A25

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 12.3 · #A12312

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 12.7 · #7C2A1C

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 12.9 · #9E3E2E

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 13.8 · #9D3A2F

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 13.9 · #A0392F

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 15.2 · #93402F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 15.4 · #9B2C2C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 16.4 · #A94E37

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 17.5 · #AA423A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 17.7 · #A8453B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.7 · #9A4039

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 20.4 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 22.1 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#862808

#086787

Analogous

#870828

#862808

#876708

Triadic

#862808

#088728

#280887

Split-Complementary

#862808

#088767

#082887

Tetradic

#862808

#288708

#086787

#670887

Monochromatic

#180701

#3F1204

#862808

#CF3D0C

#F36435

Rectangle

#862808

#678708

#086787

#280887

Compound

#862808

#876708

#086787

#082887

Variations

Lighter

#CC3C0C

#E4673E

#E7AB97

Darker

#6E1E04

#4E1401

#2E0B00

Saturation

#5A3E34

#872808

#8B2604

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.05:1

AAA

vs Black

2.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#862808

#605600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#862808

#44440F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#862808

#852933

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Red Shade Wash reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A44B21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#862808

Daylight 5500K

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

#915045

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#0F546B

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: #862808;

CSS — background

background-color: #862808;

CSS Variable

--color-red-shade-wash: #862808;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-shade-wash': '#862808' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#862808] text-[#862808]

SCSS

$red-shade-wash: #862808;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #862808?

#862808 is Red Shade Wash, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #862808 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Shade Wash?

Red Shade Wash works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Red Shade Wash?

Red Shade Wash pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Shade Wash?

You can download Red Shade Wash 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 Shade Wash?

The hex code is #862808. In RGB it's 134, 40, 8, and in HSL it's 15°, 89%, 28%.

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