REDS

Kalahari Sunset

#9E5543

RGB 158, 85, 67 · HSL 12°, 40%, 44% · CMYK 0, 46, 58, 38

Kalahari Sunset is #9E5543 in HEX — rgb(158, 85, 67), hsl(12°, 40%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 58%, 38%).

Kalahari Sunset pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 40%, 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#9E5543

RGB158, 85, 67

HSL12°, 40%, 44%

HSV12°, 58%, 62%

CMYK0, 46, 58, 38

Decimal10376515

CSS RGBrgb(158, 85, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 40%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kalahari Sunset MQ1-25

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Baked 035

ΔE 1.3 · #9F5646

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 1.5 · #9E5646

PPG

Ancient Copper 1063-7

ΔE 2.8 · #9F543E

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 3.9 · #924E3C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 4 · #A15A4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Portsmouth Spice historic-portsmouth-spice

ΔE 4.1 · #A75546

Valspar

Rare Sienna 2010-7

ΔE 4.2 · #A7584C

Vista Paint

Carrot Cake C-1053

ΔE 4.3 · #A2513E

Dunn-Edwards

BBQ DE5118

ΔE 5.4 · #A35046

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 5.6 · #AA5842

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 6.5 · #8A4935

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 6.5 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.2 · #A85953

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 9.5 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.2 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#9E5543

#438B9D

Analogous

#9D435E

#9E5543

#9D8243

Triadic

#9E5543

#439D55

#55439D

Split-Complementary

#9E5543

#439D82

#435E9D

Tetradic

#9E5543

#5E9D43

#438B9D

#82439D

Monochromatic

#321B15

#68382C

#9E5543

#C07D6D

#D7ADA2

Rectangle

#9E5543

#8B9D43

#438B9D

#55439D

Compound

#9E5543

#9D8243

#438B9D

#435E9D

Variations

Lighter

#BA715F

#C6988C

#DBC5BF

Darker

#7F4334

#592D23

#341A13

Saturation

#7E6863

#9D5543

#BF4122

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9E5543

#7D7440

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E5543

#666646

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E5543

#9D555B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kalahari Sunset 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

#B66C4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E5543

Daylight 5500K

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

#A37172

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3F7380

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: #9E5543;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E5543;

CSS Variable

--color-kalahari-sunset: #9E5543;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kalahari-sunset': '#9E5543' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E5543] text-[#9E5543]

SCSS

$kalahari-sunset: #9E5543;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E5543?

#9E5543 is Kalahari Sunset, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E5543 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kalahari Sunset?

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

What colors pair well with Kalahari Sunset?

Kalahari Sunset 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 Kalahari Sunset?

You can download Kalahari Sunset 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 Kalahari Sunset?

The hex code is #9E5543. In RGB it's 158, 85, 67, and in HSL it's 12°, 40%, 44%.

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