REDS

Hickory

#9B736E

RGB 155, 115, 110 · HSL 7°, 18%, 52% · CMYK 0, 26, 29, 39

Hickory is #9B736E in HEX — rgb(155, 115, 110), hsl(7°, 18%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 29%, 39%).

Hickory pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 18%, 52%. 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#9B736E

RGB155, 115, 110

HSL7°, 18%, 52%

HSV7°, 29%, 61%

CMYK0, 26, 29, 39

Decimal10187630

CSS RGBrgb(155, 115, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 18%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hickory 2103-40

Exact match

Valspar

Sumac Berry 1007-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #9A7574

Dulux

Wild Hemp S05D6

ΔE 3.2 · #9D7A74

Dunn-Edwards

Prairie Dog DE6054

ΔE 3.4 · #937067

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 3.5 · #A1716D

PPG

Clay Ridge 1053-6

ΔE 3.6 · #956A66

Vista Paint

Roshen Ridge K-1130

ΔE 4.1 · #987475

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.5 · #A4726D

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 4.8 · #996C6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Arrowhead 129

ΔE 5.8 · #8F685D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.3 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 10.4 · #816F66

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.3 · #7B584C

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 14.3 · #898176

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 16.7 · #989187

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#9B736E

#6F959B

Analogous

#9B6F7F

#9B736E

#9B8A6F

Triadic

#9B736E

#6F9B74

#746F9B

Split-Complementary

#9B736E

#6F9B8A

#6F7F9B

Tetradic

#9B736E

#7F9B6F

#6F959B

#8A6F9B

Monochromatic

#42302E

#6F514D

#9B736E

#BA9F9C

#D9CBC9

Rectangle

#9B736E

#959B6F

#6F959B

#746F9B

Compound

#9B736E

#9B8A6F

#6F959B

#6F7F9B

Variations

Lighter

#AF908B

#C1ADAA

#DAD0CF

Darker

#7E5B56

#573E3A

#332422

Saturation

#8B807E

#9B746F

#CD4D3C

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

4.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.07:1

Deuteranopia

#9B736E

#87826E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B736E

#7B7B6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B736E

#9A7376

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hickory 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

#B4836E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B736E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A18892

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.

#55868D

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: #9B736E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B736E;

CSS Variable

--color-hickory: #9B736E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hickory': '#9B736E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B736E] text-[#9B736E]

SCSS

$hickory: #9B736E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B736E?

#9B736E is Hickory, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9B736E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hickory?

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

What colors pair well with Hickory?

Hickory 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 Hickory?

You can download Hickory 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 Hickory?

The hex code is #9B736E. In RGB it's 155, 115, 110, and in HSL it's 7°, 18%, 52%.

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