REDS

Bold Brick

#8C5E55

RGB 140, 94, 85 · HSL 10°, 24%, 44% · CMYK 0, 33, 39, 45

Bold Brick is #8C5E55 in HEX — rgb(140, 94, 85), hsl(10°, 24%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 39%, 45%).

Bold Brick pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 24%, 44%. 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#8C5E55

RGB140, 94, 85

HSL10°, 24%, 44%

HSV10°, 39%, 55%

CMYK0, 33, 39, 45

Decimal9199189

CSS RGBrgb(140, 94, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 24%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Raspberry Truffle 1060-6

ΔE 0.9 · #8A5D55

Behr

Rust MQ1-20

ΔE 1.6 · #895B54

Hallman-Lindsay

Liberty historic-liberty

ΔE 1.6 · #885D53

Vista Paint

Liberty C-1451

ΔE 2.2 · #875D52

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 2.4 · #85594F

Benjamin Moore

Seminole 1183

ΔE 2.7 · #8E5E51

Dulux

How Now S09E7

ΔE 3.8 · #885F50

Valspar

Earth Rouge 1007-7A

ΔE 4.6 · #825551

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 5.2 · #8E5E5E

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 5.8 · #8A675C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.2 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 10.2 · #8F4E4D

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 10.5 · #79553D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 11.9 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.2 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 14.8 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#8C5E55

#55828B

Analogous

#8B5567

#8C5E55

#8B7955

Triadic

#8C5E55

#558B5E

#5E558B

Split-Complementary

#8C5E55

#558B79

#55678B

Tetradic

#8C5E55

#678B55

#55828B

#79558B

Monochromatic

#2C1E1B

#5C3E38

#8C5E55

#B0867D

#CDB2AD

Rectangle

#8C5E55

#828B55

#55828B

#5E558B

Compound

#8C5E55

#8B7955

#55828B

#55678B

Variations

Lighter

#A87A71

#BB9E98

#D5C7C5

Darker

#704B43

#4E332D

#2E1D1A

Saturation

#786B68

#8B5E55

#B6422B

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

5.46:1

vs Black

3.85:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C5E55

#767054

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C5E55

#686856

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C5E55

#8B5E61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bold Brick 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

#A8735B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C5E55

Daylight 5500K

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

#96787F

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#486F77

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: #8C5E55;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C5E55;

CSS Variable

--color-bold-brick: #8C5E55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bold-brick': '#8C5E55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C5E55] text-[#8C5E55]

SCSS

$bold-brick: #8C5E55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C5E55?

#8C5E55 is Bold Brick, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C5E55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bold Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Bold Brick?

Bold Brick 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 Bold Brick?

You can download Bold Brick 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 Bold Brick?

The hex code is #8C5E55. In RGB it's 140, 94, 85, and in HSL it's 10°, 24%, 44%.

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