REDS

Apache Clay

#9E786E

RGB 158, 120, 110 · HSL 12°, 20%, 53% · CMYK 0, 24, 30, 38

Apache Clay is #9E786E in HEX — rgb(158, 120, 110), hsl(12°, 20%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 30%, 38%).

Apache Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 20%, 53%. 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#9E786E

RGB158, 120, 110

HSL12°, 20%, 53%

HSV12°, 30%, 62%

CMYK0, 24, 30, 38

Decimal10385518

CSS RGBrgb(158, 120, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 20%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Apache Clay 1007-9B

Exact match

Behr

Cocoa Nutmeg S190-5

ΔE 1.4 · #A27A6F

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2099-40

ΔE 2.5 · #A27E72

Dulux

Wild Hemp S05D6

ΔE 2.9 · #9D7A74

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Rose DEC702

ΔE 3.1 · #997165

Sherwin-Williams

Moroccan Brown SW6060

ΔE 3.4 · #9D7868

Vista Paint

Pale Palamino K-1106

ΔE 3.6 · #997A6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Emerging Leaf 135

ΔE 3.6 · #987A6E

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 4.8 · #A2806F

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 5.6 · #8E7265

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.7 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.4 · #A58369

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 13 · #898176

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.2 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 15.1 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 16 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#9E786E

#6F969F

Analogous

#9F6F7E

#9E786E

#9F916F

Triadic

#9E786E

#6F9F79

#796F9F

Split-Complementary

#9E786E

#6F9F91

#6F7E9F

Tetradic

#9E786E

#7E9F6F

#6F969F

#916F9F

Monochromatic

#46342F

#74554E

#9E786E

#BEA49D

#DCCECB

Rectangle

#9E786E

#969F6F

#6F969F

#796F9F

Compound

#9E786E

#9F916F

#6F969F

#6F7E9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2948C

#C3B0AB

#DBD2CF

Darker

#835E55

#5B413A

#352521

Saturation

#8E8380

#9F796F

#CF5C3F

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

3.91:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.37:1

Deuteranopia

#9E786E

#8B866E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E786E

#7F7F6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E786E

#9E777A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Apache Clay 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

#B6876E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E786E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A38C92

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.

#568490

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: #9E786E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E786E;

CSS Variable

--color-apache-clay: #9E786E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apache-clay': '#9E786E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E786E] text-[#9E786E]

SCSS

$apache-clay: #9E786E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E786E?

#9E786E is Apache Clay, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E786E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apache Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Apache Clay?

Apache Clay 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 Apache Clay?

You can download Apache Clay 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 Apache Clay?

The hex code is #9E786E. In RGB it's 158, 120, 110, and in HSL it's 12°, 20%, 53%.

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