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Clay Ridge

#8A5A71

RGB 138, 90, 113 · HSL 331°, 21%, 45% · CMYK 0, 35, 18, 46

Clay Ridge is #8A5A71 in HEX — rgb(138, 90, 113), hsl(331°, 21%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 18%, 46%).

Clay Ridge pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 21%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8A5A71

RGB138, 90, 113

HSL331°, 21%, 45%

HSV331°, 35%, 54%

CMYK0, 35, 18, 46

Decimal9067121

CSS RGBrgb(138, 90, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 21%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clay Ridge 140F-5

Exact match

Dulux

Private Tone S47E7

ΔE 2.5 · #84546A

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 3.3 · #8E6278

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 3.8 · #8C546D

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Bush SW6292

ΔE 4.5 · #8D5869

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 4.8 · #935E7C

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 6.5 · #7E4E5E

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 6.7 · #906584

Vista Paint

Orchard Plum K-745

ΔE 6.7 · #87657A

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 7.4 · #876281

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 7.6 · #9D5C75

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.4 · #A25877

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.5 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 15.2 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 24.9 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8A5A71

#5B8B74

Analogous

#8B5B8A

#8A5A71

#8B5B5B

Triadic

#8A5A71

#728B5B

#5B728B

Split-Complementary

#8A5A71

#5B8B5B

#5B8A8B

Tetradic

#8A5A71

#8A8B5B

#5B8B74

#5B5B8B

Monochromatic

#2E1E26

#5D3C4C

#8A5A71

#AE8498

#CDB2BF

Rectangle

#8A5A71

#8B745B

#5B8B74

#5B728B

Compound

#8A5A71

#8B5B5B

#5B8B74

#5B8A8B

Variations

Lighter

#A6778E

#BA9CAA

#D5C7CE

Darker

#70485B

#4E313F

#2E1C24

Saturation

#7A6C73

#8B5B72

#B82D70

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.55:1

vs Black

3.78:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8A5A71

#6F6F70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A5A71

#64646E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A5A71

#885F5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Clay Ridge strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#A77070

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A5A71

Daylight 5500K

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

#947594

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#497A62

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: #8A5A71;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A5A71;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-ridge: #8A5A71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-ridge': '#8A5A71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A5A71] text-[#8A5A71]

SCSS

$clay-ridge: #8A5A71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A5A71?

#8A5A71 is Clay Ridge, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8A5A71 warm or cool?

Clay Ridge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clay Ridge?

Clay Ridge works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Clay Ridge?

Clay Ridge pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Clay Ridge?

You can download Clay Ridge 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 Clay Ridge?

The hex code is #8A5A71. In RGB it's 138, 90, 113, and in HSL it's 331°, 21%, 45%.

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