REDS
Fresh Clay
#8B5042
Sitting at HSL 12°, 36%, 40%, Fresh Clay reads steady and warm. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Fresh Clay 2093-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Fresh Clay
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8B5042?
#8B5042 is Fresh Clay, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #8B5042 warm or cool?
Fresh Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Fresh Clay?
Fresh Clay works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Fresh Clay?
Fresh Clay pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Fresh Clay?
You can download Fresh Clay 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 RGB value of #8B5042?
#8B5042 converts to RGB 139, 80, 66.