REDS

Picture Gallery Red

#A15A4D

RGB 161, 90, 77 · HSL 9°, 35%, 47% · CMYK 0, 44, 52, 37

Picture Gallery Red is #A15A4D in HEX — rgb(161, 90, 77), hsl(9°, 35%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 52%, 37%).

Picture Gallery Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 35%, 47%. 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#A15A4D

RGB161, 90, 77

HSL9°, 35%, 47%

HSV9°, 52%, 63%

CMYK0, 44, 52, 37

Decimal10574413

CSS RGBrgb(161, 90, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 35%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

Exact match

Behr

Cajun Red PPU2-15

ΔE 1.7 · #A35A4B

Sherwin-Williams

Bold Brick SW6327

ΔE 2.2 · #A0584F

Benjamin Moore

Covered CC-126

ΔE 2.3 · #A65A4F

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 2.6 · #9E5646

PPG

Hunt Club Red 16-29

ΔE 3.1 · #9A5247

Valspar

Rare Sienna 2010-7

ΔE 3.7 · #A7584C

Vista Paint

Redrock Canyon C-1330

ΔE 4.6 · #98514A

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 4.6 · #A85953

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Carrot 52

ΔE 5.4 · #A4624C

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 5.8 · #A65754

Dunn-Edwards

BBQ DE5118

ΔE 6.2 · #A35046

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 8.5 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.1 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12 · #9A4039

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 13.1 · #8E402A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#A15A4D

#4E95A2

Analogous

#A24E6B

#A15A4D

#A2844E

Triadic

#A15A4D

#4EA25A

#5A4EA2

Split-Complementary

#A15A4D

#4EA284

#4E6BA2

Tetradic

#A15A4D

#6BA24E

#4E95A2

#844EA2

Monochromatic

#3B211C

#6E3E35

#A15A4D

#C0867C

#D9B6B0

Rectangle

#A15A4D

#95A24E

#4E95A2

#5A4EA2

Compound

#A15A4D

#A2844E

#4E95A2

#4E6BA2

Variations

Lighter

#B9786D

#C69D96

#DBC8C4

Darker

#83473D

#5B3029

#361C17

Saturation

#846F6B

#A25A4E

#C93F27

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

5.14:1

vs Black

4.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A15A4D

#80774B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A15A4D

#6A6A4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A15A4D

#A05A60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Picture Gallery 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

#B87055

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A15A4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A57579

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.

#487B84

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: #A15A4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A15A4D;

CSS Variable

--color-picture-gallery-red: #A15A4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'picture-gallery-red': '#A15A4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A15A4D] text-[#A15A4D]

SCSS

$picture-gallery-red: #A15A4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A15A4D?

#A15A4D is Picture Gallery Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A15A4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Picture Gallery Red?

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

What colors pair well with Picture Gallery Red?

Picture Gallery 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 Picture Gallery Red?

You can download Picture Gallery 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 Picture Gallery Red?

The hex code is #A15A4D. In RGB it's 161, 90, 77, and in HSL it's 9°, 35%, 47%.

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