REDS

Burning Brier

#884736

RGB 136, 71, 54 · HSL 12°, 43%, 37% · CMYK 0, 48, 60, 47

Burning Brier is #884736 in HEX — rgb(136, 71, 54), hsl(12°, 43%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 60%, 47%).

Burning Brier pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 43%, 37%. 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#884736

RGB136, 71, 54

HSL12°, 43%, 37%

HSV12°, 60%, 53%

CMYK0, 48, 60, 47

Decimal8931126

CSS RGBrgb(136, 71, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 43%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 1.3 · #864633

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 1.8 · #8A4935

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 2.4 · #8F4C3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 2.5 · #8A4C38

Benjamin Moore

Tea 2091-10

ΔE 2.5 · #8A4435

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 2.7 · #894C3B

Vista Paint

Outrageous C-121

ΔE 2.7 · #804232

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 3.3 · #924E3C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 4.1 · #8C4D35

Behr

Spiced Red QE-14

ΔE 4.3 · #874A3E

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 4.9 · #944F43

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 5.4 · #843D34

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 6.2 · #763C28

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 6.9 · #8D5033

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.8 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.3 · #9A4039

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

#884736

#367787

Analogous

#87364E

#884736

#876F36

Triadic

#884736

#368746

#463687

Split-Complementary

#884736

#36876F

#364E87

Tetradic

#884736

#4E8736

#367787

#6F3687

Monochromatic

#1A0D0A

#502A20

#884736

#B96550

#CF9587

Rectangle

#884736

#778736

#367787

#463687

Compound

#884736

#876F36

#367787

#364E87

Variations

Lighter

#B55E48

#C2897B

#D8BDB6

Darker

#6E3729

#4C251B

#2D150F

Saturation

#6B5752

#874636

#A2361B

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

7.00:1

AAA

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#884736

#6B6234

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#884736

#565639

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#884736

#87474C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burning Brier 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

#A56244

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#884736

Daylight 5500K

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

#936768

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.

#33626E

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: #884736;

CSS — background

background-color: #884736;

CSS Variable

--color-burning-brier: #884736;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burning-brier': '#884736' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#884736] text-[#884736]

SCSS

$burning-brier: #884736;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #884736?

#884736 is Burning Brier, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #884736 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burning Brier?

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

What colors pair well with Burning Brier?

Burning Brier 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 Burning Brier?

You can download Burning Brier 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 Burning Brier?

The hex code is #884736. In RGB it's 136, 71, 54, and in HSL it's 12°, 43%, 37%.

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