REDS

Sierra Redwood

#924E3C

RGB 146, 78, 60 · HSL 13°, 42%, 40% · CMYK 0, 47, 59, 43

Sierra Redwood is #924E3C in HEX — rgb(146, 78, 60), hsl(13°, 42%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 59%, 43%).

Sierra Redwood pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 42%, 40%. 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#924E3C

RGB146, 78, 60

HSL13°, 42%, 40%

HSV13°, 59%, 57%

CMYK0, 47, 59, 43

Decimal9588284

CSS RGBrgb(146, 78, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 42%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

Exact match

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 1 · #8F4C3A

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2173-20

ΔE 2.4 · #8E4F3B

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 2.8 · #8A4935

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 3.1 · #8A4C38

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 3.5 · #944F43

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 3.7 · #8C4D35

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 3.8 · #894C3B

Behr

Kalahari Sunset MQ1-25

ΔE 3.9 · #9E5543

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 4 · #864633

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 4 · #9E5646

Vista Paint

Old Brick K-1080

ΔE 4.2 · #8A4E37

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.1 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 6.1 · #8D5033

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 8.4 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.6 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#924E3C

#3B7E91

Analogous

#913B53

#924E3C

#91793B

Triadic

#924E3C

#3B914E

#4E3B91

Split-Complementary

#924E3C

#3B9179

#3B5391

Tetradic

#924E3C

#53913B

#3B7E91

#793B91

Monochromatic

#24130F

#5B3125

#924E3C

#BC715C

#D3A092

Rectangle

#924E3C

#7E913B

#3B7E91

#4E3B91

Compound

#924E3C

#91793B

#3B7E91

#3B5391

Variations

Lighter

#B86751

#C49182

#D9C1BA

Darker

#763D2E

#52291E

#301811

Saturation

#735F59

#914E3B

#AE3D1E

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

6.22:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#924E3C

#736A3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#924E3C

#5E5E3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#924E3C

#914E53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sierra Redwood 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

#AD6748

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#924E3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A6C6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#386876

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: #924E3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #924E3C;

CSS Variable

--color-sierra-redwood: #924E3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sierra-redwood': '#924E3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#924E3C] text-[#924E3C]

SCSS

$sierra-redwood: #924E3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #924E3C?

#924E3C is Sierra Redwood, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #924E3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sierra Redwood?

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

What colors pair well with Sierra Redwood?

Sierra Redwood 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 Sierra Redwood?

You can download Sierra Redwood 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 Sierra Redwood?

The hex code is #924E3C. In RGB it's 146, 78, 60, and in HSL it's 13°, 42%, 40%.

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