REDS

Cadian

#90766E

RGB 144, 118, 110 · HSL 14°, 13%, 50% · CMYK 0, 18, 24, 44

Cadian is #90766E in HEX — rgb(144, 118, 110), hsl(14°, 13%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 24%, 44%).

Cadian pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 13%, 50%. 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#90766E

RGB144, 118, 110

HSL14°, 13%, 50%

HSV14°, 24%, 56%

CMYK0, 18, 24, 44

Decimal9467502

CSS RGBrgb(144, 118, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 13%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Woodchuck 1016-6

ΔE 0.8 · #8E746C

Valspar

Roadhouse Tavern 2002-9B

ΔE 1.1 · #90766C

Dulux

Rosewood S06C6

ΔE 1.3 · #907771

Sherwin-Williams

Mulberry Silk SW0001

ΔE 2.2 · #94766C

Vista Paint

Mocha CafÈ K-1114

ΔE 2.3 · #8A7268

Dunn-Edwards

Porcupine Needles DE6033

ΔE 2.7 · #917A75

Behr

Elkhound MQ1-56

ΔE 3.2 · #876F69

Hallman-Lindsay

Emerging Leaf 135

ΔE 3.5 · #987A6E

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 3.5 · #8E7265

Benjamin Moore

Quietly CSP-415

ΔE 3.7 · #927977

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 4.9 · #816F66

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6 · #A0837F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 8.3 · #898176

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.5 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 11.6 · #746D5A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.6 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#90766E

#6F8890

Analogous

#906F78

#90766E

#90876F

Triadic

#90766E

#6F9077

#776F90

Split-Complementary

#90766E

#6F9087

#6F7890

Tetradic

#90766E

#78906F

#6F8890

#876F90

Monochromatic

#3A2F2C

#65534E

#90766E

#B1A09A

#D3C8C5

Rectangle

#90766E

#88906F

#6F8890

#776F90

Compound

#90766E

#90876F

#6F8890

#6F7890

Variations

Lighter

#A6928C

#BBAEAA

#D6D0CE

Darker

#745F58

#50413C

#2F2623

Saturation

#847D7B

#90776F

#C85937

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

4.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.00:1

Deuteranopia

#90766E

#837F6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#90766E

#7B7B6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#90766E

#907577

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cadian 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

#AB856E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#90766E

Daylight 5500K

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

#998A92

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.

#517B87

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #90766E;

CSS — background

background-color: #90766E;

CSS Variable

--color-cadian: #90766E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cadian': '#90766E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#90766E] text-[#90766E]

SCSS

$cadian: #90766E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #90766E?

#90766E is Cadian, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #90766E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cadian?

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

What colors pair well with Cadian?

Cadian 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 Cadian?

You can download Cadian 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 Cadian?

The hex code is #90766E. In RGB it's 144, 118, 110, and in HSL it's 14°, 13%, 50%.

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