REDS

Sun Baked Earth

#A36559

RGB 163, 101, 89 · HSL 10°, 29%, 49% · CMYK 0, 38, 45, 36

Sun Baked Earth is #A36559 in HEX — rgb(163, 101, 89), hsl(10°, 29%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 45%, 36%).

Sun Baked Earth pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 29%, 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#A36559

RGB163, 101, 89

HSL10°, 29%, 49%

HSV10°, 45%, 64%

CMYK0, 38, 45, 36

Decimal10708313

CSS RGBrgb(163, 101, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 29%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sun Baked Earth HDC-CL-08

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Brickyard CW-235

ΔE 1.1 · #A6665A

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 3.6 · #A46C5D

Valspar

Tropical Nut 2003-5A

ΔE 3.7 · #9A5C4F

PPG

Warm Up 1067-6

ΔE 3.9 · #9E6654

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 4 · #A36956

Dulux

Tangier S05E7

ΔE 4.4 · #A86F64

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Adobe SW0040

ΔE 5 · #A76251

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 5.6 · #9B6959

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 5.9 · #A15A4D

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 6.5 · #9B6751

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.4 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.7 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.4 · #AA5842

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.6 · #C1876B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.6 · #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 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

#A36559

#5995A1

Analogous

#A15971

#A36559

#A18959

Triadic

#A36559

#59A165

#6559A1

Split-Complementary

#A36559

#59A189

#5971A1

Tetradic

#A36559

#71A159

#5995A1

#8959A1

Monochromatic

#3F2722

#70463E

#A36559

#BE9189

#D9BFBA

Rectangle

#A36559

#95A159

#5995A1

#6559A1

Compound

#A36559

#A18959

#5995A1

#5971A1

Variations

Lighter

#B58379

#C4A49E

#DBCBC8

Darker

#825046

#5B362F

#351F1B

Saturation

#887672

#A16559

#CE472C

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

4.60:1

vs Black

4.56:1

Deuteranopia

#A36559

#857E58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A36559

#73735B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A36559

#A26569

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sun Baked Earth 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

#BA785E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A36559

Daylight 5500K

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

#A77D82

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.

#507C85

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: #A36559;

CSS — background

background-color: #A36559;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-baked-earth: #A36559;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-baked-earth': '#A36559' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A36559] text-[#A36559]

SCSS

$sun-baked-earth: #A36559;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A36559?

#A36559 is Sun Baked Earth, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A36559 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sun Baked Earth?

Sun Baked Earth works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Sun Baked Earth?

Sun Baked Earth 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 Sun Baked Earth?

You can download Sun Baked 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 Sun Baked Earth?

The hex code is #A36559. In RGB it's 163, 101, 89, and in HSL it's 10°, 29%, 49%.

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