REDS

Sequoia Grove

#935E4E

RGB 147, 94, 78 · HSL 14°, 31%, 44% · CMYK 0, 36, 47, 42

Sequoia Grove is #935E4E in HEX — rgb(147, 94, 78), hsl(14°, 31%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 47%, 42%).

Sequoia Grove pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 31%, 44%. 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#935E4E

RGB147, 94, 78

HSL14°, 31%, 44%

HSV14°, 47%, 58%

CMYK0, 36, 47, 42

Decimal9657934

CSS RGBrgb(147, 94, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 31%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 2.2 · #95624F

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

ΔE 2.3 · #935A4B

Benjamin Moore

Pumice 1197

ΔE 2.5 · #915C48

Valspar

Rusted Earth 2002-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #8B5748

PPG

Apple Brown Betty 1062-6

ΔE 3.6 · #9C6757

Behr

Earth Tone 230F-6

ΔE 3.8 · #995D4B

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewood DEC706

ΔE 4.4 · #9B6957

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 4.6 · #9B6751

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 5.5 · #A36956

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 6.5 · #85594F

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.3 · #A15A4D

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 10 · #79553D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.4 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.5 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 11.2 · #864633

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#935E4E

#4D8393

Analogous

#934D60

#935E4E

#93804D

Triadic

#935E4E

#4D935E

#5E4D93

Split-Complementary

#935E4E

#4D9380

#4D6093

Tetradic

#935E4E

#60934D

#4D8393

#804D93

Monochromatic

#2F1E19

#613E33

#935E4E

#B78576

#D1B2A8

Rectangle

#935E4E

#83934D

#4D8393

#5E4D93

Compound

#935E4E

#93804D

#4D8393

#4D6093

Variations

Lighter

#B07A69

#C09D93

#D8C7C2

Darker

#774A3D

#533229

#311D17

Saturation

#7B6B66

#935E4D

#BA4927

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

5.31:1

vs Black

3.95:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#935E4E

#7A734D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#935E4E

#696950

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#935E4E

#925D61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sequoia Grove 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

#AE7356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#935E4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B787A

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.

#466D78

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: #935E4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #935E4E;

CSS Variable

--color-sequoia-grove: #935E4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sequoia-grove': '#935E4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#935E4E] text-[#935E4E]

SCSS

$sequoia-grove: #935E4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #935E4E?

#935E4E is Sequoia Grove, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #935E4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sequoia Grove?

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

What colors pair well with Sequoia Grove?

Sequoia Grove 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 Sequoia Grove?

You can download Sequoia Grove 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 Sequoia Grove?

The hex code is #935E4E. In RGB it's 147, 94, 78, and in HSL it's 14°, 31%, 44%.

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