REDS

Burlwood

#A17874

RGB 161, 120, 116 · HSL 5°, 19%, 54% · CMYK 0, 25, 28, 37

Burlwood is #A17874 in HEX — rgb(161, 120, 116), hsl(5°, 19%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 28%, 37%).

Burlwood pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 19%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A17874

RGB161, 120, 116

HSL5°, 19%, 54%

HSV5°, 28%, 63%

CMYK0, 25, 28, 37

Decimal10582132

CSS RGBrgb(161, 120, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 19%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hickory 2103-40

ΔE 2.2 · #9B736E

Valspar

Cherry Mocha 1006-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #A27A7A

Dulux

Wild Hemp S05D6

ΔE 2.7 · #9D7A74

Behr

Fresh Cedar MQ1-52

ΔE 3.2 · #A57D74

Vista Paint

Roshen Ridge K-1130

ΔE 4.2 · #987475

PPG

Cinnamon Diamonds 1055-5

ΔE 4.4 · #A97673

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.5 · #A4726D

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 4.7 · #AB7878

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 4.8 · #A87678

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 6 · #A9867D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.2 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 11.7 · #816F66

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.3 · #A47D90

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.5 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 16.1 · #989187

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17 · #6F595D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A17874

#739CA0

Analogous

#A07386

#A17874

#A08D73

Triadic

#A17874

#73A077

#7773A0

Split-Complementary

#A17874

#73A08D

#7386A0

Tetradic

#A17874

#86A073

#739CA0

#8D73A0

Monochromatic

#493432

#765451

#A17874

#BFA3A1

#DED0CE

Rectangle

#A17874

#9CA073

#739CA0

#7773A0

Compound

#A17874

#A08D73

#739CA0

#7386A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3928F

#C4AFAD

#DBD1D0

Darker

#845C58

#5C3F3C

#362422

Saturation

#908483

#A07773

#CF5044

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#A17874

#8C8774

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A17874

#808075

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A17874

#A0787B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burlwood 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

#B88772

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A17874

Daylight 5500K

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

#A58C96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#588D92

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A17874;

CSS — background

background-color: #A17874;

CSS Variable

--color-burlwood: #A17874;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burlwood': '#A17874' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A17874] text-[#A17874]

SCSS

$burlwood: #A17874;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A17874?

#A17874 is Burlwood, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A17874 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burlwood?

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

What colors pair well with Burlwood?

Burlwood 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 Burlwood?

You can download Burlwood 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 Burlwood?

The hex code is #A17874. In RGB it's 161, 120, 116, and in HSL it's 5°, 19%, 54%.

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