REDS
Bricktone Red
#9C5251
Sitting at HSL 1°, 32%, 46%, Bricktone Red reads steady and warm. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Bricktone Red 2005-30
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
Build a palette around Bricktone Red
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9C5251?
#9C5251 is Bricktone Red, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #9C5251 warm or cool?
Bricktone Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Bricktone Red?
Bricktone Red works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Bricktone Red?
Bricktone Red 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 Bricktone Red?
You can download Bricktone Red 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 #9C5251?
#9C5251 converts to RGB 156, 82, 81.