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Taisha Red

#9F5233

RGB 159, 82, 51 · HSL 17°, 51%, 41% · CMYK 0, 48, 68, 38

Taisha Red is #9F5233 in HEX — rgb(159, 82, 51), hsl(17°, 51%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 68%, 38%).

Taisha Red pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 51%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9F5233

RGB159, 82, 51

HSL17°, 51%, 41%

HSV17°, 68%, 62%

CMYK0, 48, 68, 38

Decimal10441267

CSS RGBrgb(159, 82, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 51%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 2.7 · #A14F34

Sherwin-Williams

Pennywise SW6349

ΔE 2.9 · #A2583A

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

ΔE 4.2 · #A75431

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 4.5 · #AC5D3E

Vista Paint

Pretty Parasol C-1038

ΔE 5 · #AA5F3F

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 5.1 · #AC5E3A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 5.9 · #AA5842

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 6.3 · #B06144

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 6.4 · #B05C44

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

ΔE 6.7 · #8E4520

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 7.1 · #A85341

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.7 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.1 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 9.9 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 12.3 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.8 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9F5233

#33809E

Analogous

#9E334A

#9F5233

#9E8733

Triadic

#9F5233

#339E51

#51339E

Split-Complementary

#9F5233

#339E87

#334A9E

Tetradic

#9F5233

#4A9E33

#33809E

#87339E

Monochromatic

#2A160E

#643420

#9F5233

#C87656

#DBA58F

Rectangle

#9F5233

#809E33

#33809E

#51339E

Compound

#9F5233

#9E8733

#33809E

#334A9E

Variations

Lighter

#C46C49

#CC947E

#DDC2B8

Darker

#804027

#5A2C19

#35190E

Saturation

#796259

#9E5133

#B7461A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.63:1

vs Black

3.73:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9F5233

#7D722F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F5233

#656538

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F5233

#9E5158

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Taisha Red reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B76A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F5233

Daylight 5500K

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

#A46F66

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.

#326A7F

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: #9F5233;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F5233;

CSS Variable

--color-taisha-red: #9F5233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taisha-red': '#9F5233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F5233] text-[#9F5233]

SCSS

$taisha-red: #9F5233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F5233?

#9F5233 is Taisha Red, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F5233 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Taisha Red?

Taisha Red works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Taisha Red?

Taisha Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Taisha Red?

You can download Taisha Red 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 Taisha Red?

The hex code is #9F5233. In RGB it's 159, 82, 51, and in HSL it's 17°, 51%, 41%.

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