REDS

Au Chico

#9E6759

RGB 158, 103, 89 · HSL 12°, 28%, 48% · CMYK 0, 35, 44, 38

Au Chico is #9E6759 in HEX — rgb(158, 103, 89), hsl(12°, 28%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 44%, 38%).

Au Chico pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 28%, 48%. 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#9E6759

RGB158, 103, 89

HSL12°, 28%, 48%

HSV12°, 44%, 62%

CMYK0, 35, 44, 38

Decimal10381145

CSS RGBrgb(158, 103, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 28%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Apple Brown Betty 1062-6

ΔE 1.3 · #9C6757

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 2.1 · #A46C5D

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 2.4 · #9B6959

Valspar

Deep Clay Red 2003-7B

ΔE 2.8 · #A56C5B

Behr

Sun Baked Earth HDC-CL-08

ΔE 3.2 · #A36559

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 3.5 · #A36956

Dulux

Indian Reed S07D7

ΔE 3.7 · #9F6E60

Benjamin Moore

Ten 1210

ΔE 3.9 · #9C6853

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 4.5 · #9B6751

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 5.4 · #9C6E63

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.5 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11.5 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.1 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 13.3 · #79553D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.3 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.9 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#9E6759

#588F9D

Analogous

#9D586D

#9E6759

#9D8858

Triadic

#9E6759

#589D66

#66589D

Split-Complementary

#9E6759

#589D88

#586D9D

Tetradic

#9E6759

#6D9D58

#588F9D

#88589D

Monochromatic

#3B2621

#6C463D

#9E6759

#BB9186

#D7BDB7

Rectangle

#9E6759

#8F9D58

#588F9D

#66589D

Compound

#9E6759

#9D8858

#588F9D

#586D9D

Variations

Lighter

#B38377

#C2A49D

#DACBC7

Darker

#7F5145

#58372F

#34201B

Saturation

#857470

#9D6658

#C94B2C

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

4.63:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#9E6759

#847C58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E6759

#73735B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E6759

#9D666B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Au Chico 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

#B67A5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E6759

Daylight 5500K

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

#A37F82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#4E7882

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: #9E6759;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E6759;

CSS Variable

--color-au-chico: #9E6759;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'au-chico': '#9E6759' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E6759] text-[#9E6759]

SCSS

$au-chico: #9E6759;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E6759?

#9E6759 is Au Chico, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E6759 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Au Chico?

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

What colors pair well with Au Chico?

Au Chico 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 Au Chico?

You can download Au Chico 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 Au Chico?

The hex code is #9E6759. In RGB it's 158, 103, 89, and in HSL it's 12°, 28%, 48%.

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