REDS

Western Clay

#8B6A65

RGB 139, 106, 101 · HSL 8°, 16%, 47% · CMYK 0, 24, 27, 45

Western Clay is #8B6A65 in HEX — rgb(139, 106, 101), hsl(8°, 16%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 27%, 45%).

Western Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 16%, 47%. 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#8B6A65

RGB139, 106, 101

HSL8°, 16%, 47%

HSV8°, 27%, 55%

CMYK0, 24, 27, 45

Decimal9136741

CSS RGBrgb(139, 106, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 16%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Creamed Muscat S05D7

ΔE 1.6 · #8A6761

Benjamin Moore

Sequoia 1245

ΔE 1.9 · #876A64

Dunn-Edwards

Eclectic Plum DE6047

ΔE 2.1 · #8C6E67

Sherwin-Williams

Dutch Cocoa SW6032

ΔE 3 · #8C706A

PPG

Oakwood Brown 1054-6

ΔE 3.2 · #8F716E

Behr

Touch Of Class MQ1-47

ΔE 3.4 · #8C6D6D

Valspar

Berry Brandy 1005-9B

ΔE 3.7 · #816462

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 3.9 · #8A675C

Vista Paint

Arrowhead C-128

ΔE 4.4 · #906A5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Arrowhead 129

ΔE 4.8 · #8F685D

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 6.9 · #816F66

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 8.2 · #786963

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.6 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.7 · #6F595D

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 11.4 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 15.6 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#8B6A65

#65868B

Analogous

#8B6573

#8B6A65

#8B7D65

Triadic

#8B6A65

#658B6A

#6A658B

Split-Complementary

#8B6A65

#658B7D

#65738B

Tetradic

#8B6A65

#738B65

#65868B

#7D658B

Monochromatic

#322624

#5F4845

#8B6A65

#AE938F

#CEBDBB

Rectangle

#8B6A65

#868B65

#65868B

#6A658B

Compound

#8B6A65

#8B7D65

#65868B

#65738B

Variations

Lighter

#A48682

#B9A6A3

#D5CCCA

Darker

#705450

#4E3936

#2D211F

Saturation

#7E7472

#8B6A65

#BD4532

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

4.83:1

vs Black

4.35:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B6A65

#7A7665

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B6A65

#707066

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B6A65

#8A6A6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Western Clay 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

#A87C67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B6A65

Daylight 5500K

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

#95818B

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.

#4C797F

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: #8B6A65;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B6A65;

CSS Variable

--color-western-clay: #8B6A65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'western-clay': '#8B6A65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B6A65] text-[#8B6A65]

SCSS

$western-clay: #8B6A65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B6A65?

#8B6A65 is Western Clay, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B6A65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Western Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Western Clay?

Western Clay 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 Western Clay?

You can download Western 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 hex code for Western Clay?

The hex code is #8B6A65. In RGB it's 139, 106, 101, and in HSL it's 8°, 16%, 47%.

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