REDS

New Roof

#875251

RGB 135, 82, 81 · HSL 1°, 25%, 42% · CMYK 0, 39, 40, 47

New Roof is #875251 in HEX — rgb(135, 82, 81), hsl(1°, 25%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 40%, 47%).

New Roof pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 25%, 42%. 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#875251

RGB135, 82, 81

HSL1°, 25%, 42%

HSV1°, 40%, 53%

CMYK0, 39, 40, 47

Decimal8868433

CSS RGBrgb(135, 82, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 25%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apache 1295

ΔE 2.1 · #8A514F

Vista Paint

Starlet C-93

ΔE 2.1 · #845052

Behr

Raw Sienna BXC-57

ΔE 2.2 · #82514E

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 2.6 · #854E51

PPG

Cherokee Red 13-02

ΔE 2.6 · #824E4A

Valspar

Red Henna 1008-7A

ΔE 3 · #80514E

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 3.1 · #8B534E

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 4.7 · #89535A

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 5.2 · #8E5E5E

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.8 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 6.4 · #784340

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.7 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.7 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 12.6 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 16.7 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#875251

#508586

Analogous

#86506A

#875251

#866C50

Triadic

#875251

#508651

#515086

Split-Complementary

#875251

#50866C

#506A86

Tetradic

#875251

#6A8650

#508586

#6C5086

Monochromatic

#261717

#563434

#875251

#AD7776

#C9A6A6

Rectangle

#875251

#858650

#508586

#515086

Compound

#875251

#866C50

#508586

#506A86

Variations

Lighter

#A66C6B

#B99493

#D4C2C2

Darker

#6C403F

#4B2B2B

#2C1918

Saturation

#736363

#865150

#AE2A28

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

6.26:1

vs Black

3.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#875251

#6D6850

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#875251

#5E5E51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#875251

#865356

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

New Roof 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

#A56A58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#875251

Daylight 5500K

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

#926F7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#447172

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: #875251;

CSS — background

background-color: #875251;

CSS Variable

--color-new-roof: #875251;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-roof': '#875251' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#875251] text-[#875251]

SCSS

$new-roof: #875251;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #875251?

#875251 is New Roof, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #875251 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Roof?

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

What colors pair well with New Roof?

New Roof 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 New Roof?

You can download New Roof 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 New Roof?

The hex code is #875251. In RGB it's 135, 82, 81, and in HSL it's 1°, 25%, 42%.

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