REDS

Autumn's Bronze

#8A3D36

RGB 138, 61, 54 · HSL 5°, 44%, 38% · CMYK 0, 56, 61, 46

Autumn's Bronze is #8A3D36 in HEX — rgb(138, 61, 54), hsl(5°, 44%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 61%, 46%).

Autumn's Bronze pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 44%, 38%. 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#8A3D36

RGB138, 61, 54

HSL5°, 44%, 38%

HSV5°, 61%, 54%

CMYK0, 56, 61, 46

Decimal9059638

CSS RGBrgb(138, 61, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 44%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Autumn's Bronze K-1120

Exact match

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 1.2 · #8A3B34

Hallman-Lindsay

Parlor Rose 60

ΔE 1.9 · #893E39

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 2.6 · #8F423D

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 2.8 · #843D34

Behr

Allure PPU2-3

ΔE 3.1 · #8C423D

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 3.4 · #8F4438

Benjamin Moore

Tea 2091-10

ΔE 4.8 · #8A4435

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 4.9 · #91493E

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 6.5 · #8C363B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.6 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 6.8 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 7.9 · #752B22

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 8.3 · #A04344

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 8.8 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11.6 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#8A3D36

#36848C

Analogous

#8C365A

#8A3D36

#8C6836

Triadic

#8A3D36

#368C3D

#3D368C

Split-Complementary

#8A3D36

#368C68

#365A8C

Tetradic

#8A3D36

#5A8C36

#36848C

#68368C

Monochromatic

#1D0D0B

#542521

#8A3D36

#BC5B52

#D18F89

Rectangle

#8A3D36

#848C36

#36848C

#3D368C

Compound

#8A3D36

#8C6836

#36848C

#365A8C

Variations

Lighter

#B85249

#C4837D

#D9B9B7

Darker

#71302A

#4F201C

#2F120F

Saturation

#6E5654

#8C3D36

#A7271B

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

7.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A3D36

#686033

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A3D36

#515137

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A3D36

#893F44

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Autumn's Bronze 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

#A75A44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A3D36

Daylight 5500K

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

#945F68

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.

#346C71

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: #8A3D36;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A3D36;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn's-bronze: #8A3D36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn's-bronze': '#8A3D36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A3D36] text-[#8A3D36]

SCSS

$autumn's-bronze: #8A3D36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A3D36?

#8A3D36 is Autumn's Bronze, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8A3D36 warm or cool?

Autumn's Bronze reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Autumn's Bronze?

Autumn's Bronze works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Autumn's Bronze?

Autumn's Bronze 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 Autumn's Bronze?

You can download Autumn's Bronze 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 Autumn's Bronze?

The hex code is #8A3D36. In RGB it's 138, 61, 54, and in HSL it's 5°, 44%, 38%.

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