REDS

Kofta Brown

#883322

RGB 136, 51, 34 · HSL 10°, 60%, 33% · CMYK 0, 63, 75, 47

Kofta Brown is #883322 in HEX — rgb(136, 51, 34), hsl(10°, 60%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 75%, 47%).

Kofta Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 60%, 33%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#883322

RGB136, 51, 34

HSL10°, 60%, 33%

HSV10°, 75%, 53%

CMYK0, 63, 75, 47

Decimal8925986

CSS RGBrgb(136, 51, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 60%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 4.2 · #7C2A1C

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 4.2 · #8B3C2A

Dulux

Carmen Miranda S06F9

ΔE 4.9 · #903B2F

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 5.2 · #93402F

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.4 · #8E402A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 6.1 · #8B3D2F

Benjamin Moore

Louisiana CC-124

ΔE 6.4 · #8F4031

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 6.8 · #8E3F21

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 7.4 · #9D3A2F

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 7.5 · #732318

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.6 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 10 · #9A3636

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 10.2 · #A4493D

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 10.7 · #A8453B

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 12.5 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 13.3 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#883322

#227687

Analogous

#872243

#883322

#876522

Triadic

#883322

#228732

#322287

Split-Complementary

#883322

#228765

#224387

Tetradic

#883322

#438722

#227687

#652287

Monochromatic

#140805

#491C12

#883322

#C44931

#D97B68

Rectangle

#883322

#768722

#227687

#322287

Compound

#883322

#876522

#227687

#224387

Variations

Lighter

#BD472F

#CD7664

#DCB2AA

Darker

#6E2719

#4D1A10

#2E0F08

Saturation

#634A45

#873222

#972711

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

8.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#883322

#645B1D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#883322

#4A4A25

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#883322

#87343C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kofta Brown 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

#A55335

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#883322

Daylight 5500K

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

#935859

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#23606C

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: #883322;

CSS — background

background-color: #883322;

CSS Variable

--color-kofta-brown: #883322;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kofta-brown': '#883322' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#883322] text-[#883322]

SCSS

$kofta-brown: #883322;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #883322?

#883322 is Kofta Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #883322 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kofta Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Kofta Brown?

Kofta Brown 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 Kofta Brown?

You can download Kofta Brown 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 Kofta Brown?

The hex code is #883322. In RGB it's 136, 51, 34, and in HSL it's 10°, 60%, 33%.

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