REDS

Rio Grande Mud

#99695B

RGB 153, 105, 91 · HSL 14°, 25%, 48% · CMYK 0, 31, 41, 40

Rio Grande Mud is #99695B in HEX — rgb(153, 105, 91), hsl(14°, 25%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 41%, 40%).

Rio Grande Mud pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 25%, 48%. 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#99695B

RGB153, 105, 91

HSL14°, 25%, 48%

HSV14°, 41%, 60%

CMYK0, 31, 41, 40

Decimal10053979

CSS RGBrgb(153, 105, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 25%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rio Grande Mud 2005-7A

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 1.6 · #9B6959

Dulux

Indian Reed S07D7

ΔE 2.1 · #9F6E60

Benjamin Moore

Walnut CW-240

ΔE 2.9 · #916659

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 2.9 · #9C6E63

PPG

Apple Brown Betty 1062-6

ΔE 2.9 · #9C6757

Behr

Upper Eastside MQ1-61

ΔE 4.2 · #8D6054

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 4.2 · #A46C5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation 150

ΔE 4.3 · #956E5F

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 5.4 · #9B6751

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.7 · #A15A4D

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 11.9 · #79553D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 12.1 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.5 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 15.3 · #8C4D35

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

#99695B

#5C8B99

Analogous

#995C6C

#99695B

#99895C

Triadic

#99695B

#5C996A

#6A5C99

Split-Complementary

#99695B

#5C9989

#5C6C99

Tetradic

#99695B

#6C995C

#5C8B99

#895C99

Monochromatic

#392822

#69493F

#99695B

#B89489

#D5BFB9

Rectangle

#99695B

#8B995C

#5C8B99

#6A5C99

Compound

#99695B

#99895C

#5C8B99

#5C6C99

Variations

Lighter

#AF877A

#C0A69F

#D9CCC8

Darker

#7C5448

#563931

#32211C

Saturation

#847671

#996A5C

#C7522E

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#99695B

#827B5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99695B

#73735D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99695B

#98686C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rio Grande Mud 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

#B27B5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99695B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F8084

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#4E7682

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: #99695B;

CSS — background

background-color: #99695B;

CSS Variable

--color-rio-grande-mud: #99695B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rio-grande-mud': '#99695B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99695B] text-[#99695B]

SCSS

$rio-grande-mud: #99695B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99695B?

#99695B is Rio Grande Mud, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #99695B warm or cool?

Rio Grande Mud reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rio Grande Mud?

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

What colors pair well with Rio Grande Mud?

Rio Grande Mud 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 Rio Grande Mud?

You can download Rio Grande Mud 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 Rio Grande Mud?

The hex code is #99695B. In RGB it's 153, 105, 91, and in HSL it's 14°, 25%, 48%.

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