REDS

Brandy

#965B67

RGB 150, 91, 103 · HSL 348°, 24%, 47% · CMYK 0, 39, 31, 41

Brandy is #965B67 in HEX — rgb(150, 91, 103), hsl(348°, 24%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 31%, 41%).

Brandy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 24%, 47%. 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#965B67

RGB150, 91, 103

HSL348°, 24%, 47%

HSV348°, 39%, 59%

CMYK0, 39, 31, 41

Decimal9853799

CSS RGBrgb(150, 91, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 24%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brandy 190F-5

Exact match

PPG

Berries And Cream 18-23

ΔE 3.6 · #9C6071

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 4.2 · #995D62

Benjamin Moore

Barrett CW-350

ΔE 4.5 · #8D515A

Vista Paint

Prosperity C-106

ΔE 4.5 · #8F5C62

Hallman-Lindsay

Prosperity 107

ΔE 4.5 · #915F66

Dulux

Soft Bromeliad S01E6

ΔE 4.6 · #99656E

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 5.7 · #925559

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 5.8 · #A36167

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 7.5 · #9D5C75

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 10.4 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.4 · #935E7C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.4 · #A25877

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 24.9 · #7D5436

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

#965B67

#5B9589

Analogous

#955B83

#965B67

#956C5B

Triadic

#965B67

#67955B

#5B6795

Split-Complementary

#965B67

#5B956C

#5B8395

Tetradic

#965B67

#83955B

#5B9589

#6C5B95

Monochromatic

#362125

#653E46

#965B67

#B58790

#D2B6BC

Rectangle

#965B67

#95895B

#5B9589

#5B6795

Compound

#965B67

#956C5B

#5B9589

#5B8395

Variations

Lighter

#AD7983

#BE9DA4

#D8C8CB

Darker

#784851

#533137

#311C20

Saturation

#806F73

#955B67

#C22E4B

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

5.26:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#965B67

#777466

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#965B67

#686866

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#965B67

#945F61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brandy 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

#B07168

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#965B67

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D768D

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.

#4C7F75

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: #965B67;

CSS — background

background-color: #965B67;

CSS Variable

--color-brandy: #965B67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brandy': '#965B67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#965B67] text-[#965B67]

SCSS

$brandy: #965B67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #965B67?

#965B67 is Brandy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #965B67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brandy?

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

What colors pair well with Brandy?

Brandy 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 Brandy?

You can download Brandy 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 Brandy?

The hex code is #965B67. In RGB it's 150, 91, 103, and in HSL it's 348°, 24%, 47%.

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