REDS

Remaining Embers

#8A4C38

RGB 138, 76, 56 · HSL 15°, 42%, 38% · CMYK 0, 45, 59, 46

Remaining Embers is #8A4C38 in HEX — rgb(138, 76, 56), hsl(15°, 42%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 59%, 46%).

Remaining Embers pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 42%, 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#8A4C38

RGB138, 76, 56

HSL15°, 42%, 38%

HSV15°, 59%, 54%

CMYK0, 45, 59, 46

Decimal9063480

CSS RGBrgb(138, 76, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 42%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

Exact match

Dulux

Auburn Flair S09F8

ΔE 1 · #8A4B36

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2173-20

ΔE 1.4 · #8E4F3B

Vista Paint

Remaining Embers C-52

ΔE 1.7 · #8A4F3A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 2 · #894C3B

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 2.4 · #8F4C3A

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 2.5 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 2.5 · #8C4D35

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 3.1 · #924E3C

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 4 · #945642

Behr

Spiced Red QE-14

ΔE 4.8 · #874A3E

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 5 · #8D5033

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #8E5335

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 7 · #763C28

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.3 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8A4C38

#38758A

Analogous

#8A384D

#8A4C38

#8A7538

Triadic

#8A4C38

#388A4D

#4D388A

Split-Complementary

#8A4C38

#388A75

#384D8A

Tetradic

#8A4C38

#4D8A38

#38758A

#75388A

Monochromatic

#1D100C

#532E22

#8A4C38

#B96E55

#D09C8B

Rectangle

#8A4C38

#758A38

#38758A

#4D388A

Compound

#8A4C38

#8A7538

#38758A

#384D8A

Variations

Lighter

#B6664B

#C28F7E

#D8C0B7

Darker

#703C2B

#4E291D

#2E1810

Saturation

#6D5B55

#8A4D38

#A63F1C

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

6.62:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8A4C38

#6E6536

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A4C38

#5A5A3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A4C38

#894B50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Remaining Embers 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

#A76645

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A4C38

Daylight 5500K

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

#946B69

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.

#356170

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: #8A4C38;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A4C38;

CSS Variable

--color-remaining-embers: #8A4C38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'remaining-embers': '#8A4C38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A4C38] text-[#8A4C38]

SCSS

$remaining-embers: #8A4C38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A4C38?

#8A4C38 is Remaining Embers, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8A4C38 warm or cool?

Remaining Embers reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Remaining Embers?

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

What colors pair well with Remaining Embers?

Remaining Embers 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 Remaining Embers?

You can download Remaining Embers 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 Remaining Embers?

The hex code is #8A4C38. In RGB it's 138, 76, 56, and in HSL it's 15°, 42%, 38%.

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