REDS

Herald of Spring

#A36365

RGB 163, 99, 101 · HSL 358°, 26%, 51% · CMYK 0, 39, 38, 36

Herald of Spring is #A36365 in HEX — rgb(163, 99, 101), hsl(358°, 26%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 38%, 36%).

Herald of Spring pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 26%, 51%. 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#A36365

RGB163, 99, 101

HSL358°, 26%, 51%

HSV358°, 39%, 64%

CMYK0, 39, 38, 36

Decimal10707813

CSS RGBrgb(163, 99, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 26%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Herald of Spring C-92

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Herald Of Spring 93

ΔE 0.7 · #A46366

Behr

Rose Marquee PPU1-6

ΔE 1.7 · #A76465

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 2.3 · #A36167

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry CSP-430

ΔE 3.5 · #AC6A6F

Dulux

Melon Twist S03F7

ΔE 3.5 · #AA6664

PPG

Make Mine Mauve 18-22

ΔE 3.7 · #A0666B

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 3.7 · #995D62

Valspar

Savannah Red 1008-7B

ΔE 3.9 · #A36864

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 7.9 · #8E5E5E

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.7 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 10 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16 · #7B584C

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 18 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 18.4 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.8 · #AA5842

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 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

#A36365

#62A3A0

Analogous

#A36284

#A36365

#A38062

Triadic

#A36365

#64A362

#6264A3

Split-Complementary

#A36365

#62A380

#6284A3

Tetradic

#A36365

#84A362

#62A3A0

#8062A3

Monochromatic

#432829

#744446

#A36365

#BF9293

#DBC2C3

Rectangle

#A36365

#A3A062

#62A3A0

#6264A3

Compound

#A36365

#A38062

#62A3A0

#6284A3

Variations

Lighter

#B58183

#C5A3A5

#DBCBCC

Darker

#844C4E

#5C3334

#361D1E

Saturation

#8C7879

#A36264

#D13339

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#A36365

#837E64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A36365

#717165

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A36365

#A16568

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Herald of Spring 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

#BA7767

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A36365

Daylight 5500K

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

#A77C8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#538A88

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: #A36365;

CSS — background

background-color: #A36365;

CSS Variable

--color-herald-of-spring: #A36365;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'herald-of-spring': '#A36365' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A36365] text-[#A36365]

SCSS

$herald-of-spring: #A36365;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A36365?

#A36365 is Herald of Spring, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A36365 warm or cool?

Herald of Spring reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Herald of Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Herald of Spring?

Herald of Spring 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 Herald of Spring?

You can download Herald of Spring 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 Herald of Spring?

The hex code is #A36365. In RGB it's 163, 99, 101, and in HSL it's 358°, 26%, 51%.

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