REDS

Toasted Paprika

#A34631

RGB 163, 70, 49 · HSL 11°, 54%, 42% · CMYK 0, 57, 70, 36

Toasted Paprika is #A34631 in HEX — rgb(163, 70, 49), hsl(11°, 54%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 70%, 36%).

Toasted Paprika pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 54%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A34631

RGB163, 70, 49

HSL11°, 54%, 42%

HSV11°, 70%, 64%

CMYK0, 57, 70, 36

Decimal10700337

CSS RGBrgb(163, 70, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 54%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 2.8 · #AA4832

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 3 · #A94E37

Behr

Rusty Gate M200-7

ΔE 3.1 · #AC4D39

Dulux

Burnt Earth S06G9

ΔE 3.2 · #9D4131

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 3.3 · #9E3E2E

Sherwin-Williams

Jalapeño SW6629

ΔE 5 · #B1533C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 5.6 · #9D3A2F

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 5.7 · #A8453B

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 6 · #A4493D

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 6.5 · #9B3821

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 7 · #A85341

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.7 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.5 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.3 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 9.5 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.8 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#A34631

#3190A5

Analogous

#A53156

#A34631

#A58031

Triadic

#A34631

#31A546

#4631A5

Split-Complementary

#A34631

#31A580

#3156A5

Tetradic

#A34631

#56A531

#3190A5

#8031A5

Monochromatic

#2F140E

#6A2D20

#A34631

#CD6C56

#DE9F91

Rectangle

#A34631

#90A531

#3190A5

#4631A5

Compound

#A34631

#A58031

#3190A5

#3156A5

Variations

Lighter

#C96049

#CF8C7E

#DFBFB8

Darker

#863725

#5E2518

#38150D

Saturation

#7C605A

#A54631

#BE3719

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

6.04:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A34631

#7B702C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A34631

#5E5E34

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A34631

#A2474F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Toasted Paprika 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

#BA6140

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A34631

Daylight 5500K

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

#A76664

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#317585

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: #A34631;

CSS — background

background-color: #A34631;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted-paprika: #A34631;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted-paprika': '#A34631' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A34631] text-[#A34631]

SCSS

$toasted-paprika: #A34631;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A34631?

#A34631 is Toasted Paprika, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A34631 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toasted Paprika?

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

What colors pair well with Toasted Paprika?

Toasted Paprika 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 Toasted Paprika?

You can download Toasted Paprika 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 Toasted Paprika?

The hex code is #A34631. In RGB it's 163, 70, 49, and in HSL it's 11°, 54%, 42%.

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