REDS

Canyon Wall

#A14935

RGB 161, 73, 53 · HSL 11°, 50%, 42% · CMYK 0, 55, 67, 37

Canyon Wall is #A14935 in HEX — rgb(161, 73, 53), hsl(11°, 50%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 67%, 37%).

Canyon Wall pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 50%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A14935

RGB161, 73, 53

HSL11°, 50%, 42%

HSV11°, 67%, 63%

CMYK0, 55, 67, 37

Decimal10570037

CSS RGBrgb(161, 73, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 50%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Truffle Trouble K-1072

ΔE 3 · #9F4D38

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 3.1 · #A94E37

Dulux

Burnt Earth S06G9

ΔE 3.3 · #9D4131

Benjamin Moore

Rich 2090-20

ΔE 3.4 · #9C4938

Behr

Rusty Gate M200-7

ΔE 3.8 · #AC4D39

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 4.3 · #A4493D

Sherwin-Williams

Spicy Hue SW6342

ΔE 4.5 · #994B35

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 4.6 · #A85341

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 5.1 · #A14C3F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6 · #AA5842

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 6.2 · #8E402A

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 6.7 · #9D3A2F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.1 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.1 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 10.4 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.6 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#A14935

#368DA1

Analogous

#A13657

#A14935

#A17F36

Triadic

#A14935

#36A149

#4936A1

Split-Complementary

#A14935

#36A17F

#3657A1

Tetradic

#A14935

#57A136

#368DA1

#7F36A1

Monochromatic

#2E150F

#672F22

#A14935

#C86F5B

#DBA194

Rectangle

#A14935

#8DA136

#368DA1

#4936A1

Compound

#A14935

#A17F36

#368DA1

#3657A1

Variations

Lighter

#C4634E

#CC8E81

#DDC0B9

Darker

#833929

#5B261B

#36160F

Saturation

#7B615B

#A14936

#BB381B

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

5.97:1

vs Black

3.52:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A14935

#7A7031

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A14935

#606038

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A14935

#A04951

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Canyon Wall 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

#B86343

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A14935

Daylight 5500K

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

#A56867

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#347482

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: #A14935;

CSS — background

background-color: #A14935;

CSS Variable

--color-canyon-wall: #A14935;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canyon-wall': '#A14935' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A14935] text-[#A14935]

SCSS

$canyon-wall: #A14935;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A14935?

#A14935 is Canyon Wall, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A14935 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canyon Wall?

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

What colors pair well with Canyon Wall?

Canyon Wall 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 Canyon Wall?

You can download Canyon Wall 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 Canyon Wall?

The hex code is #A14935. In RGB it's 161, 73, 53, and in HSL it's 11°, 50%, 42%.

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