REDS

Lumberjack

#9D4542

RGB 157, 69, 66 · HSL 2°, 41%, 44% · CMYK 0, 56, 58, 38

Lumberjack is #9D4542 in HEX — rgb(157, 69, 66), hsl(2°, 41%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 58%, 38%).

Lumberjack pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 41%, 44%. 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#9D4542

RGB157, 69, 66

HSL2°, 41%, 44%

HSV2°, 58%, 62%

CMYK0, 56, 58, 38

Decimal10306882

CSS RGBrgb(157, 69, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 41%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Stagecoach historic-stagecoach

ΔE 0.8 · #9C4341

PPG

Autumn Ridge 1058-7

ΔE 1.2 · #9B423F

Sherwin-Williams

Antique Red SW7587

ΔE 1.3 · #9F4442

Vista Paint

Stagecoach C-1328

ΔE 1.3 · #9A4541

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 2.5 · #A04344

Behr

Red My Mind MQ1-10

ΔE 2.7 · #984343

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1301 · CC-92

ΔE 3.6 · #994942

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 3.8 · #973E41

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 3.8 · #9A4039

Dunn-Edwards

BBQ DE5118

ΔE 4.9 · #A35046

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 5.3 · #AD4E49

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 6.4 · #8A3B34

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.9 · #9A3636

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.9 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.6 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 11.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#9D4542

#429B9E

Analogous

#9E426D

#9D4542

#9E7342

Triadic

#9D4542

#429E45

#45429E

Split-Complementary

#9D4542

#429E73

#426D9E

Tetradic

#9D4542

#6D9E42

#429B9E

#73429E

Monochromatic

#321615

#682E2C

#9D4542

#C16E6C

#D8A3A2

Rectangle

#9D4542

#9B9E42

#429B9E

#45429E

Compound

#9D4542

#9E7342

#429B9E

#426D9E

Variations

Lighter

#BC615E

#C78D8B

#DBC0BF

Darker

#803633

#5A2422

#351413

Saturation

#7E6362

#9E4542

#BF2621

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

6.24:1

vs Black

3.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9D4542

#766D3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D4542

#5C5C42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D4542

#9B484E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lumberjack 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

#B5604D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D4542

Daylight 5500K

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

#A26571

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3E7E81

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: #9D4542;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D4542;

CSS Variable

--color-lumberjack: #9D4542;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lumberjack': '#9D4542' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D4542] text-[#9D4542]

SCSS

$lumberjack: #9D4542;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D4542?

#9D4542 is Lumberjack, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9D4542 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lumberjack?

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

What colors pair well with Lumberjack?

Lumberjack 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 Lumberjack?

You can download Lumberjack 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 Lumberjack?

The hex code is #9D4542. In RGB it's 157, 69, 66, and in HSL it's 2°, 41%, 44%.

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