REDS

Deadlock

#8F666A

RGB 143, 102, 106 · HSL 354°, 17%, 48% · CMYK 0, 29, 26, 44

Deadlock is #8F666A in HEX — rgb(143, 102, 106), hsl(354°, 17%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 26%, 44%).

Deadlock pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 17%, 48%. 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#8F666A

RGB143, 102, 106

HSL354°, 17%, 48%

HSV354°, 29%, 56%

CMYK0, 29, 26, 44

Decimal9397866

CSS RGBrgb(143, 102, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 17%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deadlock S02E6

ΔE 0.6 · #8F666B

Vista Paint

Spring Bliss K-1137

ΔE 1.7 · #8D6266

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 2.7 · #926566

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #926C6D

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 3.5 · #996C6E

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 4.1 · #9A6F70

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 4.3 · #8C6C6F

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Plum DE6020

ΔE 4.3 · #825E61

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 4.3 · #835C5F

Behr

Regal Rose QE-05

ΔE 4.7 · #9B7275

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 7.1 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.9 · #6F595D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.6 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 12.1 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.7 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 19.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#8F666A

#668F8B

Analogous

#8F667F

#8F666A

#8F7666

Triadic

#8F666A

#6A8F66

#666A8F

Split-Complementary

#8F666A

#668F76

#667F8F

Tetradic

#8F666A

#7F8F66

#668F8B

#76668F

Monochromatic

#362628

#624649

#8F666A

#B19194

#D0BDBF

Rectangle

#8F666A

#8F8B66

#668F8B

#666A8F

Compound

#8F666A

#8F7666

#668F8B

#667F8F

Variations

Lighter

#A78386

#BBA4A6

#D6CBCC

Darker

#735054

#503739

#2F2021

Saturation

#817475

#8F666A

#C23341

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

4.91:1

vs Black

4.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F666A

#797669

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F666A

#6E6E69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F666A

#8E6869

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deadlock 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

#AB796B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F666A

Daylight 5500K

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

#987E8F

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.

#4E827D

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: #8F666A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F666A;

CSS Variable

--color-deadlock: #8F666A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deadlock': '#8F666A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F666A] text-[#8F666A]

SCSS

$deadlock: #8F666A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F666A?

#8F666A is Deadlock, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8F666A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deadlock?

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

What colors pair well with Deadlock?

Deadlock 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 Deadlock?

You can download Deadlock 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 Deadlock?

The hex code is #8F666A. In RGB it's 143, 102, 106, and in HSL it's 354°, 17%, 48%.

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