REDS

Suzumecha Brown

#8C4736

RGB 140, 71, 54 · HSL 12°, 44%, 38% · CMYK 0, 49, 61, 45

Suzumecha Brown is #8C4736 in HEX — rgb(140, 71, 54), hsl(12°, 44%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 61%, 45%).

Suzumecha Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 44%, 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#8C4736

RGB140, 71, 54

HSL12°, 44%, 38%

HSV12°, 61%, 55%

CMYK0, 49, 61, 45

Decimal9193270

CSS RGBrgb(140, 71, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 44%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rustic 2091-20

ΔE 1.4 · #8F4839

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 2.1 · #8F4C3A

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 2.2 · #8A4935

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 2.5 · #864633

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 2.7 · #924E3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 3.6 · #8A4C38

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 4.1 · #944A3F

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 4.3 · #894C3B

Vista Paint

Outrageous C-121

ΔE 4.3 · #804232

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 4.4 · #8C4D35

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 4.7 · #944F43

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 5.3 · #843D34

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 6.9 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 7 · #8D5033

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.4 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.5 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#8C4736

#367A8C

Analogous

#8C3650

#8C4736

#8C7236

Triadic

#8C4736

#368C47

#47368C

Split-Complementary

#8C4736

#368C72

#36508C

Tetradic

#8C4736

#508C36

#367A8C

#72368C

Monochromatic

#1D0F0B

#542B21

#8C4736

#BC6852

#D19889

Rectangle

#8C4736

#7A8C36

#367A8C

#47368C

Compound

#8C4736

#8C7236

#367A8C

#36508C

Variations

Lighter

#B85F49

#C48B7D

#D9BDB7

Darker

#71382A

#4F261C

#2F160F

Saturation

#6E5954

#8C4736

#A7371B

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

6.84:1

vs Black

3.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C4736

#6D6433

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C4736

#585839

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C4736

#8B474D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Suzumecha Brown 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

#A86244

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C4736

Daylight 5500K

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

#966768

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.

#346571

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: #8C4736;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C4736;

CSS Variable

--color-suzumecha-brown: #8C4736;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'suzumecha-brown': '#8C4736' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C4736] text-[#8C4736]

SCSS

$suzumecha-brown: #8C4736;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C4736?

#8C4736 is Suzumecha Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C4736 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Suzumecha Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Suzumecha Brown?

Suzumecha Brown 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 Suzumecha Brown?

You can download Suzumecha Brown 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 Suzumecha Brown?

The hex code is #8C4736. In RGB it's 140, 71, 54, and in HSL it's 12°, 44%, 38%.

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