REDS
Onondaga Clay
#8E5049
Reading balanced, Onondaga Clay lands in the reds family at HSL 6°, 32%, 42%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Onondaga Clay 1204
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 Onondaga 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 #8E5049?
#8E5049 is Onondaga Clay, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #8E5049 warm or cool?
Onondaga Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Onondaga Clay?
Onondaga Clay works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Onondaga Clay?
Onondaga 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 Onondaga Clay?
You can download Onondaga 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 #8E5049?
#8E5049 converts to RGB 142, 80, 73.