REDS

Red Grey

#99686A

RGB 153, 104, 106 · HSL 358°, 19%, 50% · CMYK 0, 32, 31, 40

Red Grey is #99686A in HEX — rgb(153, 104, 106), hsl(358°, 19%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 31%, 40%).

Red Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 19%, 50%. 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#99686A

RGB153, 104, 106

HSL358°, 19%, 50%

HSV358°, 32%, 60%

CMYK0, 32, 31, 40

Decimal10053738

CSS RGBrgb(153, 104, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 19%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 2.2 · #996C6E

Vista Paint

Roseland C-1325

ΔE 2.4 · #926566

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 2.4 · #926566

Benjamin Moore

Bourbon 1257

ΔE 3.3 · #9B6E6C

Behr

Toasted Nutmeg 200F-5

ΔE 3.8 · #9A6462

PPG

Clay Ridge 1053-6

ΔE 4 · #956A66

Dulux

Delhi Spice S02F6

ΔE 4 · #A36A6F

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 4.3 · #8E5E5E

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 4.9 · #926C6D

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 5.5 · #A4726D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 12.4 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 14.8 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 20.9 · #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

#99686A

#679896

Analogous

#986781

#99686A

#987E67

Triadic

#99686A

#699867

#676998

Split-Complementary

#99686A

#67987E

#678198

Tetradic

#99686A

#819867

#679896

#7E6798

Monochromatic

#3D292A

#6A4849

#99686A

#B79596

#D6C2C3

Rectangle

#99686A

#989667

#679896

#676998

Compound

#99686A

#987E67

#679896

#678198

Variations

Lighter

#AC8687

#BFA6A7

#D8CCCD

Darker

#7A5253

#553738

#322020

Saturation

#877879

#986769

#CB3439

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

4.62:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#99686A

#807C69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99686A

#72726A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99686A

#986A6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Grey 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

#B27B6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99686A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F808F

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.

#518786

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #99686A;

CSS — background

background-color: #99686A;

CSS Variable

--color-red-grey: #99686A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-grey': '#99686A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99686A] text-[#99686A]

SCSS

$red-grey: #99686A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99686A?

#99686A is Red Grey, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #99686A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Red Grey?

Red Grey 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 Red Grey?

You can download Red Grey 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 Red Grey?

The hex code is #99686A. In RGB it's 153, 104, 106, and in HSL it's 358°, 19%, 50%.

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