REDS

Earth Tone

#995D4B

RGB 153, 93, 75 · HSL 14°, 34%, 45% · CMYK 0, 39, 51, 40

Earth Tone is #995D4B in HEX — rgb(153, 93, 75), hsl(14°, 34%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 51%, 40%).

Earth Tone pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 34%, 45%. 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#995D4B

RGB153, 93, 75

HSL14°, 34%, 45%

HSV14°, 51%, 60%

CMYK0, 39, 51, 40

Decimal10050891

CSS RGBrgb(153, 93, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 34%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Earth Tone 230F-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Giant 2094-30

ΔE 0.8 · #985D4C

Valspar

Tropical Nut 2003-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #9A5C4F

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

ΔE 2.8 · #935A4B

PPG

Warm Up 1067-6

ΔE 3.9 · #9E6654

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 4.5 · #95624F

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Carrot 52

ΔE 4.5 · #A4624C

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 4.7 · #975840

Dunn-Edwards

Ruddy Oak DE5188

ΔE 4.8 · #A5654E

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 5.1 · #9B6751

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 5.2 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 8.9 · #8D5033

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.4 · #864633

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 12.5 · #79553D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.6 · #7B584C

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

#995D4B

#4C889A

Analogous

#9A4C61

#995D4B

#9A854C

Triadic

#995D4B

#4C9A5E

#5E4C9A

Split-Complementary

#995D4B

#4C9A85

#4C619A

Tetradic

#995D4B

#619A4C

#4C889A

#854C9A

Monochromatic

#331F19

#673F32

#995D4B

#BC8776

#D5B4AA

Rectangle

#995D4B

#889A4C

#4C889A

#5E4C9A

Compound

#995D4B

#9A854C

#4C889A

#4C619A

Variations

Lighter

#B57A69

#C39E93

#DAC8C2

Darker

#7D4A3B

#573328

#331D16

Saturation

#7E6D67

#9A5E4C

#C04A26

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

5.22:1

vs Black

4.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#995D4B

#7D7549

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#995D4B

#6A6A4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#995D4B

#985C61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Earth Tone 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

#B27253

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#995D4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F7778

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.

#45717E

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: #995D4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #995D4B;

CSS Variable

--color-earth-tone: #995D4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earth-tone': '#995D4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#995D4B] text-[#995D4B]

SCSS

$earth-tone: #995D4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #995D4B?

#995D4B is Earth Tone, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #995D4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Earth Tone?

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

What colors pair well with Earth Tone?

Earth Tone 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 Earth Tone?

You can download Earth Tone 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 Earth Tone?

The hex code is #995D4B. In RGB it's 153, 93, 75, and in HSL it's 14°, 34%, 45%.

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