REDS
California Redwood
#985949
California Redwood is a steady red sitting at HSL 12°, 35%, 44%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
California Redwood 1190
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #985949?
#985949 is California Redwood, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #985949 warm or cool?
California Redwood reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with California Redwood?
California Redwood works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with California Redwood?
California Redwood pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download California Redwood?
You can download California 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 RGB value of #985949?
#985949 converts to RGB 152, 89, 73.