REDS

Wet Desert Clay

#A36C64

RGB 163, 108, 100 · HSL 8°, 26%, 52% · CMYK 0, 34, 39, 36

Wet Desert Clay is #A36C64 in HEX — rgb(163, 108, 100), hsl(8°, 26%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 39%, 36%).

Wet Desert Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 26%, 52%. 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#A36C64

RGB163, 108, 100

HSL8°, 26%, 52%

HSV8°, 39%, 64%

CMYK0, 34, 39, 36

Decimal10710116

CSS RGBrgb(163, 108, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 26%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 1.6 · #A86F67

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 2 · #A97069

Behr

Chutney Brown 210F-6

ΔE 2.2 · #A36861

Benjamin Moore

Texas 2092-40

ΔE 2.4 · #AA726A

Dulux

Tangier S05E7

ΔE 2.4 · #A86F64

Valspar

Savannah Red 1008-7B

ΔE 2.8 · #A36864

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 3.8 · #A4726D

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 4.2 · #9C6E63

PPG

Amaretto 1066-6

ΔE 5.1 · #AB6F60

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 5.1 · #9B6959

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 10.8 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.4 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.3 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.8 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 17 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 17.6 · #7D5436

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

#A36C64

#659CA4

Analogous

#A4657C

#A36C64

#A48D65

Triadic

#A36C64

#65A46D

#6D65A4

Split-Complementary

#A36C64

#65A48D

#657CA4

Tetradic

#A36C64

#7CA465

#659CA4

#8D65A4

Monochromatic

#472D2A

#774C46

#A36C64

#C19B95

#DDC8C5

Rectangle

#A36C64

#9CA465

#659CA4

#6D65A4

Compound

#A36C64

#A48D65

#659CA4

#657CA4

Variations

Lighter

#B78A84

#C6AAA5

#DCCECC

Darker

#87554D

#5E3A34

#37211E

Saturation

#8E7E7B

#A46D65

#D24C37

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

4.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.89:1

Deuteranopia

#A36C64

#888263

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A36C64

#787865

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A36C64

#A26C70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wet Desert Clay 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

#BA7E66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A36C64

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7838A

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.

#55858D

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: #A36C64;

CSS — background

background-color: #A36C64;

CSS Variable

--color-wet-desert-clay: #A36C64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wet-desert-clay': '#A36C64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A36C64] text-[#A36C64]

SCSS

$wet-desert-clay: #A36C64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A36C64?

#A36C64 is Wet Desert Clay, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A36C64 warm or cool?

Wet Desert Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wet Desert Clay?

Wet Desert Clay works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Wet Desert Clay?

Wet Desert Clay 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 Wet Desert Clay?

You can download Wet Desert Clay 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 Wet Desert Clay?

The hex code is #A36C64. In RGB it's 163, 108, 100, and in HSL it's 8°, 26%, 52%.

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