REDS

Red

#8A6E6A

RGB 138, 110, 106 · HSL 8°, 13%, 48% · CMYK 0, 20, 23, 46

Red is #8A6E6A in HEX — rgb(138, 110, 106), hsl(8°, 13%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 23%, 46%).

Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 13%, 48%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8A6E6A

RGB138, 110, 106

HSL8°, 13%, 48%

HSV8°, 23%, 54%

CMYK0, 20, 23, 46

Decimal9072234

CSS RGBrgb(138, 110, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 13%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dutch Cocoa SW6032

ΔE 1.4 · #8C706A

PPG

Oakwood Brown 1054-6

ΔE 1.7 · #8F716E

Behr

Chocolate Delight N160-5

ΔE 2 · #8C706F

Benjamin Moore

Sequoia 1245

ΔE 2 · #876A64

Dunn-Edwards

Eclectic Plum DE6047

ΔE 2 · #8C6E67

Dulux

Moss Rose S03D6

ΔE 3.4 · #8F6C6B

Vista Paint

Mocha CafÈ K-1114

ΔE 3.9 · #8A7268

Valspar

Berry Brandy 1005-9B

ΔE 4 · #816462

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 5.1 · #816F66

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 5.3 · #8E7265

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 6.1 · #7B645A

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6.6 · #786963

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 9.5 · #7F7679

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.4 · #6F595D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.6 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 14.2 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#8A6E6A

#6A868A

Analogous

#8A6A76

#8A6E6A

#8A7F6A

Triadic

#8A6E6A

#6A8A6F

#6F6A8A

Split-Complementary

#8A6E6A

#6A8A7F

#6A768A

Tetradic

#8A6E6A

#768A6A

#6A868A

#7F6A8A

Monochromatic

#342A28

#5F4C49

#8A6E6A

#AD9894

#CEC2C0

Rectangle

#8A6E6A

#868A6A

#6A868A

#6F6A8A

Compound

#8A6E6A

#8A7F6A

#6A868A

#6A768A

Variations

Lighter

#A38B87

#B8A9A7

#D5CDCC

Darker

#6F5855

#4D3C3A

#2D2321

Saturation

#7F7776

#8A6F6A

#C04835

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

4.65:1

vs Black

4.52:1

Deuteranopia

#8A6E6A

#7C786A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A6E6A

#73736B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A6E6A

#896E70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red 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

#A77F6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A6E6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#94848F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4E7B82

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: #8A6E6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A6E6A;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #8A6E6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#8A6E6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A6E6A] text-[#8A6E6A]

SCSS

$red: #8A6E6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A6E6A?

#8A6E6A is Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8A6E6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

Red 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?

You can download Red 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?

The hex code is #8A6E6A. In RGB it's 138, 110, 106, and in HSL it's 8°, 13%, 48%.

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