REDS

Discretion

#9E6C62

RGB 158, 108, 98 · HSL 10°, 24%, 50% · CMYK 0, 32, 38, 38

Discretion is #9E6C62 in HEX — rgb(158, 108, 98), hsl(10°, 24%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 38%, 38%).

Discretion pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 24%, 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#9E6C62

RGB158, 108, 98

HSL10°, 24%, 50%

HSV10°, 38%, 62%

CMYK0, 32, 38, 38

Decimal10382434

CSS RGBrgb(158, 108, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 24%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Discretion S06D7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 1.9 · #9C6E63

Benjamin Moore

Tea AF-270

ΔE 2.7 · #A16F69

Valspar

Rio Grande Mud 2005-7A

ΔE 2.8 · #99695B

PPG

Safari Brown 1061-6

ΔE 3.3 · #976C60

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 3.6 · #A86F67

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 3.7 · #9B6959

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 3.9 · #A4726D

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 4 · #A97069

Behr

Chutney Brown 210F-6

ΔE 4.2 · #A36861

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.5 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 12.1 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 12.7 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 14.5 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 16.2 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 17.1 · #8C4D35

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

#9E6C62

#61949E

Analogous

#9E6175

#9E6C62

#9E8A61

Triadic

#9E6C62

#619E6B

#6B619E

Split-Complementary

#9E6C62

#619E8A

#61759E

Tetradic

#9E6C62

#759E61

#61949E

#8A619E

Monochromatic

#3F2B27

#6F4B44

#9E6C62

#BB9790

#D8C4C0

Rectangle

#9E6C62

#949E61

#61949E

#6B619E

Compound

#9E6C62

#9E8A61

#61949E

#61759E

Variations

Lighter

#B18981

#C2A8A3

#DACDCB

Darker

#80554C

#593A34

#34211E

Saturation

#897976

#9E6B61

#CF4B30

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

4.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.78:1

Deuteranopia

#9E6C62

#867F61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E6C62

#767663

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E6C62

#9D6C6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Discretion 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

#B67E65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E6C62

Daylight 5500K

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

#A38389

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.

#517E87

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: #9E6C62;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E6C62;

CSS Variable

--color-discretion: #9E6C62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'discretion': '#9E6C62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E6C62] text-[#9E6C62]

SCSS

$discretion: #9E6C62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E6C62?

#9E6C62 is Discretion, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E6C62 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Discretion?

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

What colors pair well with Discretion?

Discretion 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 Discretion?

You can download Discretion 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 Discretion?

The hex code is #9E6C62. In RGB it's 158, 108, 98, and in HSL it's 10°, 24%, 50%.

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