REDS

Rich Clay

#A15C49

RGB 161, 92, 73 · HSL 13°, 38%, 46% · CMYK 0, 43, 55, 37

Rich Clay is #A15C49 in HEX — rgb(161, 92, 73), hsl(13°, 38%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 55%, 37%).

Rich Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 38%, 46%. 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#A15C49

RGB161, 92, 73

HSL13°, 38%, 46%

HSV13°, 55%, 63%

CMYK0, 43, 55, 37

Decimal10574921

CSS RGBrgb(161, 92, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 38%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rich Clay 16-31

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 2173-30

ΔE 2.3 · #9F5E4C

Behr

Cajun Red PPU2-15

ΔE 2.5 · #A35A4B

Vista Paint

Spiced Carrot C-51

ΔE 2.7 · #A4624C

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Carrot 52

ΔE 2.7 · #A4624C

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 2.7 · #9E5646

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Adobe SW0040

ΔE 2.8 · #A76251

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 3.2 · #A15A4D

Dunn-Edwards

Ruddy Oak DE5188

ΔE 4.1 · #A5654E

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 4.3 · #945642

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7.1 · #AA5842

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.4 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.5 · #8C4D35

Dulux

Auburn Flair S09F8

ΔE 7.8 · #8A4B36

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 12.3 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.1 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#A15C49

#498FA2

Analogous

#A24962

#A15C49

#A28949

Triadic

#A15C49

#49A25C

#5C49A2

Split-Complementary

#A15C49

#49A289

#4962A2

Tetradic

#A15C49

#62A249

#498FA2

#8949A2

Monochromatic

#382019

#6D3E31

#A15C49

#C18676

#D9B5AB

Rectangle

#A15C49

#8FA249

#498FA2

#5C49A2

Compound

#A15C49

#A28949

#498FA2

#4962A2

Variations

Lighter

#BB7967

#C79D92

#DCC8C2

Darker

#834938

#5B3126

#361C15

Saturation

#836E68

#A25C49

#C64724

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

5.07:1

vs Black

4.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A15C49

#817847

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A15C49

#6C6C4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A15C49

#A05B61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rich 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

#B87252

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A15C49

Daylight 5500K

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

#A57776

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.

#447684

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: #A15C49;

CSS — background

background-color: #A15C49;

CSS Variable

--color-rich-clay: #A15C49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rich-clay': '#A15C49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A15C49] text-[#A15C49]

SCSS

$rich-clay: #A15C49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A15C49?

#A15C49 is Rich Clay, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A15C49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rich Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Rich Clay?

Rich 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 Rich Clay?

You can download Rich 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 Rich Clay?

The hex code is #A15C49. In RGB it's 161, 92, 73, and in HSL it's 13°, 38%, 46%.

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