REDS

Beef Jerky

#A25768

RGB 162, 87, 104 · HSL 346°, 30%, 49% · CMYK 0, 46, 36, 36

Beef Jerky is #A25768 in HEX — rgb(162, 87, 104), hsl(346°, 30%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 36%, 36%).

Beef Jerky pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 30%, 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#A25768

RGB162, 87, 104

HSL346°, 30%, 49%

HSV346°, 46%, 64%

CMYK0, 46, 36, 36

Decimal10639208

CSS RGBrgb(162, 87, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 30%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shine Baby Shine MQ1-7

ΔE 2 · #A55C6D

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

ΔE 2.9 · #A9586C

Dulux

Cuban Rhythm S01F7

ΔE 4.3 · #9B555F

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 4.5 · #A2566F

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 5.1 · #9F4D65

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 5.1 · #A65D75

Benjamin Moore

Old 2083-30

ΔE 5.3 · #984D65

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 6.1 · #A6646F

Vista Paint

Cinnapink C-86

ΔE 6.3 · #A5646F

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 7 · #934962

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 8.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 9.2 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 11.8 · #B8516C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 18.7 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.5 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 23.7 · #AA5842

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

#A25768

#57A291

Analogous

#A2578E

#A25768

#A26B57

Triadic

#A25768

#69A257

#5769A2

Split-Complementary

#A25768

#57A26B

#578EA2

Tetradic

#A25768

#8EA257

#57A291

#6B57A2

Monochromatic

#3F2229

#713D49

#A25768

#BF8895

#DAB9C1

Rectangle

#A25768

#A29157

#57A291

#5769A2

Compound

#A25768

#A26B57

#57A291

#578EA2

Variations

Lighter

#B67886

#C59DA6

#DBC8CC

Darker

#834453

#5B2E39

#361A21

Saturation

#887277

#A25769

#CE2C52

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

5.12:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A25768

#7C7966

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A25768

#696966

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A25768

#A05C5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Beef Jerky 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

#B96E69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A25768

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6738D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#4F8579

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: #A25768;

CSS — background

background-color: #A25768;

CSS Variable

--color-beef-jerky: #A25768;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beef-jerky': '#A25768' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A25768] text-[#A25768]

SCSS

$beef-jerky: #A25768;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A25768?

#A25768 is Beef Jerky, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A25768 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beef Jerky?

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

What colors pair well with Beef Jerky?

Beef Jerky 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 Beef Jerky?

You can download Beef Jerky 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 Beef Jerky?

The hex code is #A25768. In RGB it's 162, 87, 104, and in HSL it's 346°, 30%, 49%.

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