REDS

Russet Red

#9F6859

RGB 159, 104, 89 · HSL 13°, 28%, 49% · CMYK 0, 35, 44, 38

Russet Red is #9F6859 in HEX — rgb(159, 104, 89), hsl(13°, 28%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 44%, 38%).

Russet Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 28%, 49%. 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#9F6859

RGB159, 104, 89

HSL13°, 28%, 49%

HSV13°, 44%, 62%

CMYK0, 35, 44, 38

Decimal10446937

CSS RGBrgb(159, 104, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 28%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Apple Brown Betty 1062-6

ΔE 1.1 · #9C6757

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 1.7 · #A46C5D

Valspar

Deep Clay Red 2003-7B

ΔE 2.2 · #A56C5B

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 2.3 · #9B6959

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 2.9 · #A36956

Benjamin Moore

Ten 1210

ΔE 3.4 · #9C6853

Behr

Sun Baked Earth HDC-CL-08

ΔE 3.4 · #A36559

Dulux

Indian Reed S07D7

ΔE 3.6 · #9F6E60

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 4 · #9B6751

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 5.5 · #9C6E63

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.6 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11.7 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 13.3 · #79553D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.3 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.8 · #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

#9F6859

#5A91A0

Analogous

#A05A6E

#9F6859

#A08C5A

Triadic

#9F6859

#5AA069

#695AA0

Split-Complementary

#9F6859

#5AA08C

#5A6EA0

Tetradic

#9F6859

#6EA05A

#5A91A0

#8C5AA0

Monochromatic

#3E2923

#6F493E

#9F6859

#BD9589

#D8C1BA

Rectangle

#9F6859

#91A05A

#5A91A0

#695AA0

Compound

#9F6859

#A08C5A

#5A91A0

#5A6EA0

Variations

Lighter

#B4867A

#C4A69E

#DACCC9

Darker

#815347

#5A3930

#35211B

Saturation

#877772

#A0695A

#CD502D

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

4.57:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#9F6859

#857D58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F6859

#74745B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F6859

#9E676C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Russet Red 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

#B77B5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F6859

Daylight 5500K

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

#A48082

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.

#507985

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: #9F6859;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F6859;

CSS Variable

--color-russet-red: #9F6859;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'russet-red': '#9F6859' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F6859] text-[#9F6859]

SCSS

$russet-red: #9F6859;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F6859?

#9F6859 is Russet Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9F6859 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Russet Red?

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

What colors pair well with Russet Red?

Russet Red 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 Russet Red?

You can download Russet 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 Russet Red?

The hex code is #9F6859. In RGB it's 159, 104, 89, and in HSL it's 13°, 28%, 49%.

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