REDS

Annatto

#8C5341

RGB 140, 83, 65 · HSL 14°, 37%, 40% · CMYK 0, 41, 54, 45

Annatto is #8C5341 in HEX — rgb(140, 83, 65), hsl(14°, 37%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 54%, 45%).

Annatto pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 37%, 40%. 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#8C5341

RGB140, 83, 65

HSL14°, 37%, 40%

HSV14°, 54%, 55%

CMYK0, 41, 54, 45

Decimal9196353

CSS RGBrgb(140, 83, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 37%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brownberry CSP-1125

ΔE 2 · #915545

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 2.1 · #864F3E

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 2.1 · #8A5543

Vista Paint

Remaining Embers C-52

ΔE 2.9 · #8A4F3A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 3.2 · #894C3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 4.1 · #8A4C38

Behr

Earth Tone 230F-6

ΔE 4.4 · #995D4B

Dulux

Auburn Flair S09F8

ΔE 5 · #8A4B36

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 5.4 · #975840

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 5.8 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.3 · #864633

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 7.2 · #8E5335

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 7.4 · #8D5033

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.6 · #A15A4D

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 9.7 · #763C28

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.1 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#8C5341

#407A8C

Analogous

#8C4054

#8C5341

#8C7840

Triadic

#8C5341

#408C52

#52408C

Split-Complementary

#8C5341

#408C78

#40548C

Tetradic

#8C5341

#548C40

#407A8C

#78408C

Monochromatic

#231410

#573328

#8C5341

#B77662

#CFA396

Rectangle

#8C5341

#7A8C40

#407A8C

#52408C

Compound

#8C5341

#8C7840

#407A8C

#40548C

Variations

Lighter

#B26C57

#C09486

#D7C2BC

Darker

#714132

#4F2C21

#2F1913

Saturation

#71605B

#8C5240

#AC4120

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

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C5341

#726A3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C5341

#606044

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C5341

#8B5257

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Annatto 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

#A86B4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C5341

Daylight 5500K

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

#967070

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.

#3B6572

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: #8C5341;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C5341;

CSS Variable

--color-annatto: #8C5341;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'annatto': '#8C5341' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C5341] text-[#8C5341]

SCSS

$annatto: #8C5341;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C5341?

#8C5341 is Annatto, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C5341 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Annatto?

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

What colors pair well with Annatto?

Annatto 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 Annatto?

You can download Annatto 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 Annatto?

The hex code is #8C5341. In RGB it's 140, 83, 65, and in HSL it's 14°, 37%, 40%.

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