REDS

Reddened Earth

#9C6E63

RGB 156, 110, 99 · HSL 12°, 22%, 50% · CMYK 0, 29, 37, 39

Reddened Earth is #9C6E63 in HEX — rgb(156, 110, 99), hsl(12°, 22%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 37%, 39%).

Reddened Earth pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 22%, 50%. 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#9C6E63

RGB156, 110, 99

HSL12°, 22%, 50%

HSV12°, 37%, 61%

CMYK0, 29, 37, 39

Decimal10251875

CSS RGBrgb(156, 110, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 22%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

Exact match

PPG

Safari Brown 1061-6

ΔE 1.7 · #976C60

Dulux

Discretion S06D7

ΔE 1.9 · #9E6C62

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Rose DEC702

ΔE 2.8 · #997165

Valspar

Rio Grande Mud 2005-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #99695B

Benjamin Moore

Tea AF-270

ΔE 3.2 · #A16F69

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation 150

ΔE 3.7 · #956E5F

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.2 · #A4726D

Vista Paint

Arrowhead C-128

ΔE 4.3 · #906A5F

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 4.3 · #A1716D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.9 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 11.4 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.5 · #A0837F

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 13.8 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 16 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.8 · #6F595D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#9C6E63

#63909C

Analogous

#9C6374

#9C6E63

#9C8B63

Triadic

#9C6E63

#639C6F

#6F639C

Split-Complementary

#9C6E63

#639C8B

#63749C

Tetradic

#9C6E63

#749C63

#63909C

#8B639C

Monochromatic

#3E2C28

#6D4D46

#9C6E63

#B99A92

#D7C5C1

Rectangle

#9C6E63

#909C63

#63909C

#6F639C

Compound

#9C6E63

#9C8B63

#63909C

#63749C

Variations

Lighter

#AF8C83

#C1AAA4

#D9CECC

Darker

#7E584E

#573C35

#33231E

Saturation

#887A77

#9C6F63

#CD5132

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.82:1

Deuteranopia

#9C6E63

#867F62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C6E63

#777765

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C6E63

#9B6E71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Reddened Earth 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

#B47F65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C6E63

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2848A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#517D87

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: #9C6E63;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C6E63;

CSS Variable

--color-reddened-earth: #9C6E63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reddened-earth': '#9C6E63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C6E63] text-[#9C6E63]

SCSS

$reddened-earth: #9C6E63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C6E63?

#9C6E63 is Reddened Earth, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9C6E63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reddened Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Reddened Earth?

Reddened Earth 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 Reddened Earth?

You can download Reddened Earth 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 Reddened Earth?

The hex code is #9C6E63. In RGB it's 156, 110, 99, and in HSL it's 12°, 22%, 50%.

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