REDS

Delhi Spice

#A36A6F

RGB 163, 106, 111 · HSL 355°, 24%, 53% · CMYK 0, 35, 32, 36

Delhi Spice is #A36A6F in HEX — rgb(163, 106, 111), hsl(355°, 24%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 32%, 36%).

Delhi Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 24%, 53%. 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#A36A6F

RGB163, 106, 111

HSL355°, 24%, 53%

HSV355°, 35%, 64%

CMYK0, 35, 32, 36

Decimal10709615

CSS RGBrgb(163, 106, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 24%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Delhi Spice S02F6

Exact match

PPG

Make Mine Mauve 18-22

ΔE 1.6 · #A0666B

Vista Paint

Rosey Glow K-1145

ΔE 3.2 · #9F6A73

Sherwin-Williams

Carley's Rose SW9002

ΔE 3.7 · #A87376

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 3.8 · #AE7073

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 3.8 · #9D6A73

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry CSP-430

ΔE 4.1 · #AC6A6F

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 4.9 · #A36167

Behr

Toasted Nutmeg 200F-5

ΔE 4.9 · #9A6462

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 5.2 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.2 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.5 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 13.9 · #856A73

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.7 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 18.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 23 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#A36A6F

#6AA49F

Analogous

#A46A8C

#A36A6F

#A4826A

Triadic

#A36A6F

#6FA46A

#6A6FA4

Split-Complementary

#A36A6F

#6AA482

#6A8CA4

Tetradic

#A36A6F

#8CA46A

#6AA49F

#826AA4

Monochromatic

#492D2F

#784A4E

#A36A6F

#C19A9D

#DEC9CB

Rectangle

#A36A6F

#A49F6A

#6AA49F

#6A6FA4

Compound

#A36A6F

#A4826A

#6AA49F

#6A8CA4

Variations

Lighter

#B6888C

#C6A8AB

#DCCECF

Darker

#875155

#5E373A

#371F21

Saturation

#907F80

#A46A6F

#D13D49

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

4.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.85:1

Deuteranopia

#A36A6F

#86816E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A36A6F

#76766E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A36A6F

#A16C6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Delhi Spice 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

#BA7C6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A36A6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A78193

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.

#56908B

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: #A36A6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A36A6F;

CSS Variable

--color-delhi-spice: #A36A6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delhi-spice': '#A36A6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A36A6F] text-[#A36A6F]

SCSS

$delhi-spice: #A36A6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A36A6F?

#A36A6F is Delhi Spice, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A36A6F warm or cool?

Delhi Spice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Delhi Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Delhi Spice?

Delhi Spice 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 Delhi Spice?

You can download Delhi Spice 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 Delhi Spice?

The hex code is #A36A6F. In RGB it's 163, 106, 111, and in HSL it's 355°, 24%, 53%.

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