REDS

Brick Dust

#86423E

RGB 134, 66, 62 · HSL 3°, 37%, 38% · CMYK 0, 51, 54, 47

Brick Dust is #86423E in HEX — rgb(134, 66, 62), hsl(3°, 37%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 54%, 47%).

Brick Dust pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 37%, 38%. 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#86423E

RGB134, 66, 62

HSL3°, 37%, 38%

HSV3°, 54%, 53%

CMYK0, 51, 54, 47

Decimal8798782

CSS RGBrgb(134, 66, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 37%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 1.5 · #85443F

Behr

Country Lane Red QE-07

ΔE 1.7 · #874140

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2005-20

ΔE 2.4 · #8B463F

Vista Paint

Parlor Rose C-59

ΔE 2.9 · #873F39

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 3.7 · #8C4040

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 4.3 · #843938

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 4.3 · #904C44

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.5 · #843D34

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 4.6 · #7E3738

Sherwin-Williams

Fireweed SW6328

ΔE 5.2 · #7B3730

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.6 · #8F4E4D

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 10.2 · #763C28

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 11 · #752B22

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.5 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 14 · #8D5033

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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 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

#86423E

#3D8185

Analogous

#853D5D

#86423E

#85643D

Triadic

#86423E

#3D8541

#413D85

Split-Complementary

#86423E

#3D8564

#3D5D85

Tetradic

#86423E

#5D853D

#3D8185

#643D85

Monochromatic

#1C0E0D

#502725

#86423E

#B35F5B

#CC928F

Rectangle

#86423E

#81853D

#3D8185

#413D85

Compound

#86423E

#85643D

#3D8185

#3D5D85

Variations

Lighter

#AF5652

#BE8582

#D6BBB9

Darker

#6C322F

#4B2220

#2C1312

Saturation

#6C5756

#85413D

#A3251F

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

7.34:1

AAA

vs Black

2.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#86423E

#67603C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86423E

#53533F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86423E

#854448

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brick Dust 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

#A45E4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86423E

Daylight 5500K

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

#91636E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#386A6C

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: #86423E;

CSS — background

background-color: #86423E;

CSS Variable

--color-brick-dust: #86423E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brick-dust': '#86423E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86423E] text-[#86423E]

SCSS

$brick-dust: #86423E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86423E?

#86423E is Brick Dust, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #86423E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brick Dust?

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

What colors pair well with Brick Dust?

Brick Dust 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 Brick Dust?

You can download Brick Dust 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 Brick Dust?

The hex code is #86423E. In RGB it's 134, 66, 62, and in HSL it's 3°, 37%, 38%.

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