REDS

Red Hawk

#8A453B

RGB 138, 69, 59 · HSL 8°, 40%, 39% · CMYK 0, 50, 57, 46

Red Hawk is #8A453B in HEX — rgb(138, 69, 59), hsl(8°, 40%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 57%, 46%).

Red Hawk pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 40%, 39%. 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#8A453B

RGB138, 69, 59

HSL8°, 40%, 39%

HSV8°, 57%, 54%

CMYK0, 50, 57, 46

Decimal9061691

CSS RGBrgb(138, 69, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 40%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2005-20

ΔE 1.9 · #8B463F

PPG

Red Clay 16-32

ΔE 2.2 · #89483E

Vista Paint

Parlor Rose C-59

ΔE 2.9 · #873F39

Behr

Allure PPU2-3

ΔE 3.1 · #8C423D

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 3.2 · #843D34

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 3.3 · #904C44

Hallman-Lindsay

Outrageous 122

ΔE 3.4 · #824438

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 3.6 · #8F4438

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 3.9 · #8F423D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5 · #864633

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 5.5 · #8A4935

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.5 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.8 · #8C4D35

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 8.4 · #763C28

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.7 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 10.5 · #8D5033

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

#8A453B

#3C818B

Analogous

#8B3C59

#8A453B

#8B6E3C

Triadic

#8A453B

#3C8B46

#463C8B

Split-Complementary

#8A453B

#3C8B6E

#3C598B

Tetradic

#8A453B

#598B3C

#3C818B

#6E3C8B

Monochromatic

#20100E

#562B25

#8A453B

#B9675B

#D09990

Rectangle

#8A453B

#818B3C

#3C818B

#463C8B

Compound

#8A453B

#8B6E3C

#3C818B

#3C598B

Variations

Lighter

#B45E51

#C18A82

#D8BDB9

Darker

#71372E

#4F251F

#2E1511

Saturation

#6F5B58

#8B463C

#A9301E

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

7.01:1

AAA

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8A453B

#6A6339

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A453B

#56563C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A453B

#89464B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Hawk 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

#A76047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A453B

Daylight 5500K

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

#94656C

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.

#386A71

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: #8A453B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A453B;

CSS Variable

--color-red-hawk: #8A453B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-hawk': '#8A453B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A453B] text-[#8A453B]

SCSS

$red-hawk: #8A453B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A453B?

#8A453B is Red Hawk, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8A453B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Hawk?

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

What colors pair well with Red Hawk?

Red Hawk 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 Red Hawk?

You can download Red Hawk 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 Red Hawk?

The hex code is #8A453B. In RGB it's 138, 69, 59, and in HSL it's 8°, 40%, 39%.

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