REDS

Old Brick

#8A3335

RGB 138, 51, 53 · HSL 359°, 46%, 37% · CMYK 0, 63, 62, 46

Old Brick is #8A3335 in HEX — rgb(138, 51, 53), hsl(359°, 46%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 62%, 46%).

Old Brick pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 46%, 37%. 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#8A3335

RGB138, 51, 53

HSL359°, 46%, 37%

HSV359°, 63%, 54%

CMYK0, 63, 62, 46

Decimal9057077

CSS RGBrgb(138, 51, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 46%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 0.6 · #8A3234

Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW6321

ΔE 1.5 · #8E3738

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 2.2 · #8E3237

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 2.6 · #8C363B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 2.8 · #90343A

Behr

Cherry Tart UL110-18

ΔE 2.8 · #913A3C

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2080-10

ΔE 3.2 · #933639

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 5.1 · #8A3B34

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 6.2 · #9D3E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 6.5 · #8F423D

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 7.1 · #9A3636

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.1 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 7.2 · #A04344

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 7.5 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.7 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11.4 · #732318

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

#8A3335

#338A88

Analogous

#8A3360

#8A3335

#8A5D33

Triadic

#8A3335

#348A33

#33348A

Split-Complementary

#8A3335

#338A5D

#33608A

Tetradic

#8A3335

#608A33

#338A88

#5D338A

Monochromatic

#1A0A0A

#521E1F

#8A3335

#BD4C4E

#D28485

Rectangle

#8A3335

#8A8833

#338A88

#33348A

Compound

#8A3335

#8A5D33

#338A88

#33608A

Variations

Lighter

#B94446

#C4797A

#D9B5B5

Darker

#702728

#4E1A1B

#2E0E0F

Saturation

#6B5152

#8A3334

#A3191C

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

8.06:1

AAA

vs Black

2.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A3335

#645D32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A3335

#4B4B35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A3335

#88373D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old 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

#A75343

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A3335

Daylight 5500K

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

#945867

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#31706F

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: #8A3335;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A3335;

CSS Variable

--color-old-brick: #8A3335;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-brick': '#8A3335' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A3335] text-[#8A3335]

SCSS

$old-brick: #8A3335;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A3335?

#8A3335 is Old Brick, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8A3335 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Old Brick?

Old 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 Old Brick?

You can download Old 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 Old Brick?

The hex code is #8A3335. In RGB it's 138, 51, 53, and in HSL it's 359°, 46%, 37%.

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