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Redwood Forest

#916F5E

RGB 145, 111, 94 · HSL 20°, 21%, 47% · CMYK 0, 23, 35, 43

Redwood Forest is #916F5E in HEX — rgb(145, 111, 94), hsl(20°, 21%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 35%, 43%).

Redwood Forest pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 21%, 47%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#916F5E

RGB145, 111, 94

HSL20°, 21%, 47%

HSV20°, 35%, 57%

CMYK0, 23, 35, 43

Decimal9531230

CSS RGBrgb(145, 111, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 21%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Temptation C-149

ΔE 1.5 · #926D5C

Benjamin Moore

Sorrel 1236

ΔE 1.6 · #8F6F60

Dulux

Redwood Forest S08D7

ΔE 1.7 · #906C5D

Dunn-Edwards

Monterey Brown DE6097

ΔE 2 · #946E5C

Behr

Antiquities MQ2-43

ΔE 2.2 · #8C6E5B

Valspar

Rustic Earth 2007-7A

ΔE 2.4 · #906B58

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation 150

ΔE 2.4 · #956E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Nuthatch SW6088

ΔE 2.9 · #8E725F

PPG

Suede Leather 1072-6

ΔE 3.2 · #896757

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 3.9 · #8E7265

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.9 · #A58369

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.4 · #7B584C

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 9.5 · #755C48

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 11 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 12.5 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.2 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#916F5E

#5F8091

Analogous

#915F67

#916F5E

#91895F

Triadic

#916F5E

#5F916F

#6F5F91

Split-Complementary

#916F5E

#5F9189

#5F6791

Tetradic

#916F5E

#67915F

#5F8091

#895F91

Monochromatic

#342822

#634C40

#916F5E

#B2978A

#D1C0B8

Rectangle

#916F5E

#80915F

#5F8091

#6F5F91

Compound

#916F5E

#91895F

#5F8091

#5F6791

Variations

Lighter

#AA8B7C

#BCA99F

#D7CDC9

Darker

#75594B

#513D33

#30231D

Saturation

#7F7570

#916F5F

#C0602F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.53:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#916F5E

#817B5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#916F5E

#767660

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#916F5E

#916D71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Redwood Forest reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#AC8062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#916F5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#998586

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.

#4C6E7F

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: #916F5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #916F5E;

CSS Variable

--color-redwood-forest: #916F5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'redwood-forest': '#916F5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#916F5E] text-[#916F5E]

SCSS

$redwood-forest: #916F5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #916F5E?

#916F5E is Redwood Forest, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #916F5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Redwood Forest?

Redwood Forest works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Redwood Forest?

Redwood Forest pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Redwood Forest?

You can download Redwood Forest 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 Redwood Forest?

The hex code is #916F5E. In RGB it's 145, 111, 94, and in HSL it's 20°, 21%, 47%.

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