REDS

Elkhound

#876F69

RGB 135, 111, 105 · HSL 12°, 13%, 47% · CMYK 0, 18, 22, 47

Elkhound is #876F69 in HEX — rgb(135, 111, 105), hsl(12°, 13%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 22%, 47%).

Elkhound pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 13%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#876F69

RGB135, 111, 105

HSL12°, 13%, 47%

HSV12°, 22%, 53%

CMYK0, 18, 22, 47

Decimal8875881

CSS RGBrgb(135, 111, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 13%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Elkhound MQ1-56

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dutch Cocoa SW6032

ΔE 1.9 · #8C706A

Vista Paint

Mocha CafÈ K-1114

ΔE 2.5 · #8A7268

Dunn-Edwards

Cave of the Winds DE6040

ΔE 2.6 · #86736E

PPG

Woodchuck 1016-6

ΔE 2.6 · #8E746C

Benjamin Moore

Sequoia 1245

ΔE 2.7 · #876A64

Dulux

Soft Bark S05C6

ΔE 2.8 · #897570

Valspar

Marron 1004-9B

ΔE 2.8 · #7F6C67

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 3.1 · #816F66

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 4.7 · #8E7265

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 5.1 · #786963

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 5.2 · #7B645A

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 8.7 · #7F7679

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.6 · #6F595D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.9 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 12.4 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#876F69

#688187

Analogous

#876872

#876F69

#877E68

Triadic

#876F69

#68876F

#6F6887

Split-Complementary

#876F69

#68877E

#687287

Tetradic

#876F69

#728768

#688187

#7E6887

Monochromatic

#312826

#5C4B47

#876F69

#AB9792

#CCC0BD

Rectangle

#876F69

#818768

#688187

#6F6887

Compound

#876F69

#877E68

#688187

#687287

Variations

Lighter

#A18A85

#B7A9A5

#D4CDCB

Darker

#6D5853

#4B3C38

#2C2321

Saturation

#7D7573

#876F68

#BC4F34

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

4.66:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#876F69

#7B7769

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#876F69

#74746A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#876F69

#876F70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Elkhound 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

#A5806A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#876F69

Daylight 5500K

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

#92858E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C757F

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: #876F69;

CSS — background

background-color: #876F69;

CSS Variable

--color-elkhound: #876F69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elkhound': '#876F69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#876F69] text-[#876F69]

SCSS

$elkhound: #876F69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #876F69?

#876F69 is Elkhound, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #876F69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elkhound?

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

What colors pair well with Elkhound?

Elkhound 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 Elkhound?

You can download Elkhound 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 Elkhound?

The hex code is #876F69. In RGB it's 135, 111, 105, and in HSL it's 12°, 13%, 47%.

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