REDS

Spice of Life

#86493F

RGB 134, 73, 63 · HSL 8°, 36%, 39% · CMYK 0, 46, 53, 47

Spice of Life is #86493F in HEX — rgb(134, 73, 63), hsl(8°, 36%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 53%, 47%).

Spice of Life pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 36%, 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#86493F

RGB134, 73, 63

HSL8°, 36%, 39%

HSV8°, 53%, 53%

CMYK0, 46, 53, 47

Decimal8800575

CSS RGBrgb(134, 73, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 36%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spiced Red QE-14

ΔE 1.2 · #874A3E

Benjamin Moore

Boston 2092-30

ΔE 1.4 · #874C41

Vista Paint

Savanna C-120

ΔE 1.6 · #854B41

PPG

Red Clay 16-32

ΔE 2 · #89483E

Hallman-Lindsay

Savanna 121

ΔE 2.2 · #874C44

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 3.3 · #85443F

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 3.7 · #904C44

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 3.9 · #7C453D

Dulux

Reddy Brown S06E8

ΔE 4.2 · #7A443A

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.9 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.2 · #864633

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 6.4 · #843D34

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.5 · #8C4D35

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 8.6 · #763C28

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 11 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.2 · #7B584C

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

#86493F

#407E87

Analogous

#87405A

#86493F

#876D40

Triadic

#86493F

#408749

#494087

Split-Complementary

#86493F

#40876D

#405A87

Tetradic

#86493F

#5A8740

#407E87

#6D4087

Monochromatic

#1F110F

#532D27

#86493F

#B46B5F

#CC9B93

Rectangle

#86493F

#7E8740

#407E87

#494087

Compound

#86493F

#876D40

#407E87

#405A87

Variations

Lighter

#AF6256

#BE8D85

#D6BEBB

Darker

#6E3A31

#4C2721

#2D1613

Saturation

#6E5C59

#874940

#A73220

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

6.91:1

vs Black

3.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#86493F

#6A633D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86493F

#575740

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86493F

#85494E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spice of Life 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

#A4634A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86493F

Daylight 5500K

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

#91686F

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.

#3B686E

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: #86493F;

CSS — background

background-color: #86493F;

CSS Variable

--color-spice-of-life: #86493F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spice-of-life': '#86493F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86493F] text-[#86493F]

SCSS

$spice-of-life: #86493F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86493F?

#86493F is Spice of Life, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #86493F warm or cool?

Spice of Life reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spice of Life?

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

What colors pair well with Spice of Life?

Spice of Life 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 Spice of Life?

You can download Spice of Life 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 Spice of Life?

The hex code is #86493F. In RGB it's 134, 73, 63, and in HSL it's 8°, 36%, 39%.

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