REDS

Arrowhead

#906A5F

RGB 144, 106, 95 · HSL 13°, 21%, 47% · CMYK 0, 26, 34, 44

Arrowhead is #906A5F in HEX — rgb(144, 106, 95), hsl(13°, 21%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 34%, 44%).

Arrowhead pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 21%, 47%. 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#906A5F

RGB144, 106, 95

HSL13°, 21%, 47%

HSV13°, 34%, 56%

CMYK0, 26, 34, 44

Decimal9464415

CSS RGBrgb(144, 106, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 21%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Arrowhead C-128

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Arrowhead 129

ΔE 0.9 · #8F685D

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 2 · #8A675C

Dulux

Redwood Forest S08D7

ΔE 2.4 · #906C5D

PPG

Safari Brown 1061-6

ΔE 2.7 · #976C60

Dunn-Edwards

Badlands Sunset DE6083

ΔE 2.9 · #936A5B

Benjamin Moore

Walnut CW-240

ΔE 3.1 · #916659

Sherwin-Williams

Tanbark SW6061

ΔE 3.6 · #896656

Valspar

Smoky Hazelnut 1008-9A

ΔE 3.9 · #856157

Behr

Corral Brown BXC-84

ΔE 4 · #87695B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.7 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 9.3 · #816F66

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 10.2 · #755C48

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.1 · #A0837F

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 14.1 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 15 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#906A5F

#5F8691

Analogous

#915F6D

#906A5F

#91835F

Triadic

#906A5F

#5F916A

#6A5F91

Split-Complementary

#906A5F

#5F9183

#5F6D91

Tetradic

#906A5F

#6D915F

#5F8691

#835F91

Monochromatic

#342622

#634840

#906A5F

#B2938A

#D1BDB8

Rectangle

#906A5F

#86915F

#5F8691

#6A5F91

Compound

#906A5F

#91835F

#5F8691

#5F6D91

Variations

Lighter

#AA867C

#BCA69F

#D7CCC9

Darker

#75544B

#513933

#30211D

Saturation

#7F7470

#916A5F

#C04F2F

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

4.76:1

vs Black

4.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#906A5F

#7D785F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#906A5F

#727261

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#906A5F

#90696C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Arrowhead 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

#AB7C62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#906A5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#998187

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.

#4C747F

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: #906A5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #906A5F;

CSS Variable

--color-arrowhead: #906A5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arrowhead': '#906A5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#906A5F] text-[#906A5F]

SCSS

$arrowhead: #906A5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #906A5F?

#906A5F is Arrowhead, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #906A5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arrowhead?

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

What colors pair well with Arrowhead?

Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead?

You can download Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead?

The hex code is #906A5F. In RGB it's 144, 106, 95, and in HSL it's 13°, 21%, 47%.

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