REDS

Boston Brick

#87544E

RGB 135, 84, 78 · HSL 6°, 27%, 42% · CMYK 0, 38, 42, 47

Boston Brick is #87544E in HEX — rgb(135, 84, 78), hsl(6°, 27%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 42%, 47%).

Boston Brick pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 27%, 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#87544E

RGB135, 84, 78

HSL6°, 27%, 42%

HSV6°, 42%, 53%

CMYK0, 38, 42, 47

Decimal8868942

CSS RGBrgb(135, 84, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 27%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 049

ΔE 1.8 · #88554C

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 2.3 · #8B534E

Behr

Raw Sienna BXC-57

ΔE 2.5 · #82514E

PPG

Cherokee Red 13-02

ΔE 2.5 · #824E4A

Valspar

Red Henna 1008-7A

ΔE 3.2 · #80514E

Vista Paint

Alden Till C-1323

ΔE 3.7 · #7D4F4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Richardson Brick historic-richardson-brick

ΔE 4 · #854C47

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 5.2 · #8D4F4C

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 5.8 · #8E5E5E

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 6.6 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 6.8 · #784340

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.8 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.9 · #6A443B

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 11.6 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.9 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.9 · #8C4D35

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

#87544E

#4E8288

Analogous

#884E65

#87544E

#88714E

Triadic

#87544E

#4E8854

#544E88

Split-Complementary

#87544E

#4E8871

#4E6588

Tetradic

#87544E

#65884E

#4E8288

#714E88

Monochromatic

#271816

#573632

#87544E

#AF7A74

#CBA8A4

Rectangle

#87544E

#82884E

#4E8288

#544E88

Compound

#87544E

#88714E

#4E8288

#4E6588

Variations

Lighter

#A96F69

#BB9692

#D5C3C1

Darker

#6E423D

#4C2D29

#2D1A18

Saturation

#746462

#88544E

#AF3527

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

6.16:1

vs Black

3.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#87544E

#6E684D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87544E

#5F5F4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87544E

#865458

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Boston Brick 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

#A56C56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87544E

Daylight 5500K

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

#92717A

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.

#446D72

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: #87544E;

CSS — background

background-color: #87544E;

CSS Variable

--color-boston-brick: #87544E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boston-brick': '#87544E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87544E] text-[#87544E]

SCSS

$boston-brick: #87544E;

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#7E4A46 · ΔE 4.0

Harvest Brown

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87544E?

#87544E is Boston Brick, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #87544E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boston Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Boston Brick?

Boston Brick 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 Boston Brick?

You can download Boston Brick 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 Boston Brick?

The hex code is #87544E. In RGB it's 135, 84, 78, and in HSL it's 6°, 27%, 42%.

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