ORANGES

Red Earth

#A2816E

RGB 162, 129, 110 · HSL 22°, 22%, 53% · CMYK 0, 20, 32, 36

Red Earth is #A2816E in HEX — rgb(162, 129, 110), hsl(22°, 22%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 36%).

Red Earth pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 22%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A2816E

RGB162, 129, 110

HSL22°, 22%, 53%

HSV22°, 32%, 64%

CMYK0, 20, 32, 36

Decimal10649966

CSS RGBrgb(162, 129, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 22%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Chocolate Cheesecake 2006-7B

ΔE 0.8 · #A48270

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 1.2 · #A2806F

Dulux

Red Earth S08D6

ΔE 1.4 · #A27F6E

Behr

Warm Cognac MQ2-42

ΔE 1.5 · #A4816C

Benjamin Moore

Firewood 1027

ΔE 2.3 · #9D816E

Sherwin-Williams

Iced Mocha SW9092

ΔE 2.9 · #A3846C

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 3.2 · #AC8674

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 3.5 · #A57D69

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4 · #A58369

Vista Paint

Pale Palamino K-1106

ΔE 4 · #997A6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Emerging Leaf 135

ΔE 5 · #987A6E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.7 · #998976

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.8 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.4 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 12.2 · #898176

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12.2 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A2816E

#6D8EA2

Analogous

#A26D74

#A2816E

#A29A6D

Triadic

#A2816E

#6DA280

#806DA2

Split-Complementary

#A2816E

#6DA29A

#6D74A2

Tetradic

#A2816E

#74A26D

#6D8EA2

#9A6DA2

Monochromatic

#48372E

#765B4C

#A2816E

#BFA99B

#DDD1CA

Rectangle

#A2816E

#8EA26D

#6D8EA2

#806DA2

Compound

#A2816E

#A29A6D

#6D8EA2

#6D74A2

Variations

Lighter

#B4998A

#C5B4AA

#DCD3CF

Darker

#856553

#5C4638

#362820

Saturation

#8F857F

#A2806D

#D0743E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.56:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.90:1

Deuteranopia

#A2816E

#938C6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2816E

#878771

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2816E

#A27F82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Red Earth reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B98D6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2816E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A69292

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#567B90

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: #A2816E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2816E;

CSS Variable

--color-red-earth: #A2816E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-earth': '#A2816E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2816E] text-[#A2816E]

SCSS

$red-earth: #A2816E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2816E?

#A2816E is Red Earth, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A2816E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Earth?

Red Earth works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Red Earth?

Red Earth pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Earth?

You can download Red Earth 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 Red Earth?

The hex code is #A2816E. In RGB it's 162, 129, 110, and in HSL it's 22°, 22%, 53%.

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