REDS

Clay Ridge

#956A66

RGB 149, 106, 102 · HSL 5°, 19%, 49% · CMYK 0, 29, 32, 42

Clay Ridge is #956A66 in HEX — rgb(149, 106, 102), hsl(5°, 19%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 32%, 42%).

Clay Ridge pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 19%, 49%. 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#956A66

RGB149, 106, 102

HSL5°, 19%, 49%

HSV5°, 32%, 58%

CMYK0, 29, 32, 42

Decimal9792102

CSS RGBrgb(149, 106, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 19%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Clay Ridge 1053-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Somerville HC-62

ΔE 2.3 · #9B6E6C

Vista Paint

Roseland C-1325

ΔE 3.3 · #926566

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 3.3 · #926566

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 3.6 · #996C6E

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 3.8 · #A1716D

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 4 · #926C6D

Dulux

Creamed Muscat S05D7

ΔE 4.1 · #8A6761

Dunn-Edwards

Prairie Dog DE6054

ΔE 4.5 · #937067

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.9 · #A4726D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.9 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 10.7 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13.8 · #6F595D

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 13.9 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 18.2 · #7D5436

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 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

#956A66

#659195

Analogous

#956579

#956A66

#958165

Triadic

#956A66

#659569

#696595

Split-Complementary

#956A66

#659581

#657995

Tetradic

#956A66

#799565

#659195

#816595

Monochromatic

#3A2927

#674946

#956A66

#B59592

#D4C1BF

Rectangle

#956A66

#919565

#659195

#696595

Compound

#956A66

#958165

#659195

#657995

Variations

Lighter

#AB8683

#BEA6A4

#D8CCCB

Darker

#785350

#533936

#31211F

Saturation

#847776

#956965

#C73F33

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

4.63:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#956A66

#7F7A65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#956A66

#737367

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#956A66

#946A6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Clay Ridge 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

#AF7C68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#956A66

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C818C

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.

#508085

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: #956A66;

CSS — background

background-color: #956A66;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-ridge: #956A66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-ridge': '#956A66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#956A66] text-[#956A66]

SCSS

$clay-ridge: #956A66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #956A66?

#956A66 is Clay Ridge, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #956A66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Ridge?

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

What colors pair well with Clay Ridge?

Clay Ridge 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 Clay Ridge?

You can download Clay Ridge 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 Clay Ridge?

The hex code is #956A66. In RGB it's 149, 106, 102, and in HSL it's 5°, 19%, 49%.

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