REDS

Sizzling Hot

#A26956

RGB 162, 105, 86 · HSL 15°, 31%, 49% · CMYK 0, 35, 47, 36

Sizzling Hot is #A26956 in HEX — rgb(162, 105, 86), hsl(15°, 31%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 47%, 36%).

Sizzling Hot pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 31%, 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#A26956

RGB162, 105, 86

HSL15°, 31%, 49%

HSV15°, 47%, 64%

CMYK0, 35, 47, 36

Decimal10643798

CSS RGBrgb(162, 105, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 31%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sizzling Hot C-44

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 0.5 · #A36956

PPG

Warm Up 1067-6

ΔE 1.4 · #9E6654

Valspar

Deep Clay Red 2003-7B

ΔE 1.7 · #A56C5B

Benjamin Moore

Ten 1210

ΔE 2.5 · #9C6853

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 2.9 · #9B6751

Behr

Orange Flambe MQ1-28

ΔE 3.3 · #A97059

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewood DEC706

ΔE 3.5 · #9B6957

Dulux

Clay Court S08E7

ΔE 4.1 · #A8735D

Sherwin-Williams

Cavern Clay SW7701

ΔE 5.3 · #AC6B53

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.1 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11.6 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.6 · #A16941

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.1 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 12.4 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.3 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A26956

#5690A4

Analogous

#A4566A

#A26956

#A49056

Triadic

#A26956

#56A46A

#6A56A4

Split-Complementary

#A26956

#56A490

#566AA4

Tetradic

#A26956

#6AA456

#5690A4

#9056A4

Monochromatic

#3F2921

#72493C

#A26956

#C09587

#DAC1B9

Rectangle

#A26956

#90A456

#5690A4

#6A56A4

Compound

#A26956

#A49056

#5690A4

#566AA4

Variations

Lighter

#B78777

#C6A79C

#DBCDC8

Darker

#845443

#5C392D

#36211A

Saturation

#897771

#A46A56

#CF542B

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

4.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.69:1

Deuteranopia

#A26956

#877F55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A26956

#757559

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A26956

#A1686D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sizzling Hot 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

#B97B5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A26956

Daylight 5500K

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

#A68080

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.

#4E7886

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: #A26956;

CSS — background

background-color: #A26956;

CSS Variable

--color-sizzling-hot: #A26956;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sizzling-hot': '#A26956' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A26956] text-[#A26956]

SCSS

$sizzling-hot: #A26956;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A26956?

#A26956 is Sizzling Hot, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A26956 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sizzling Hot?

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

What colors pair well with Sizzling Hot?

Sizzling Hot 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 Sizzling Hot?

You can download Sizzling Hot 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 Sizzling Hot?

The hex code is #A26956. In RGB it's 162, 105, 86, and in HSL it's 15°, 31%, 49%.

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