REDS

Toasted Nutmeg

#A47365

RGB 164, 115, 101 · HSL 13°, 26%, 52% · CMYK 0, 30, 38, 36

Toasted Nutmeg is #A47365 in HEX — rgb(164, 115, 101), hsl(13°, 26%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 38%, 36%).

Toasted Nutmeg pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#A47365

RGB164, 115, 101

HSL13°, 26%, 52%

HSV13°, 38%, 64%

CMYK0, 30, 38, 36

Decimal10777445

CSS RGBrgb(164, 115, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 26%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sienna MQ1-60

ΔE 1.3 · #A67464

Benjamin Moore

Drenched 1182

ΔE 2 · #A77869

Dulux

Indian Reed S07D7

ΔE 2 · #9F6E60

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 3.1 · #9C6E63

Valspar

Pajarito Red 2001-7B

ΔE 3.3 · #AA7267

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 4.1 · #A46C5D

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 4.2 · #9B6959

PPG

Safari Brown 1061-6

ΔE 4.4 · #976C60

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 4.8 · #A97069

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 5 · #A4726D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.9 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 12.3 · #A0837F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.5 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 16.4 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 16.6 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A47365

#6597A4

Analogous

#A46577

#A47365

#A49265

Triadic

#A47365

#65A473

#7365A4

Split-Complementary

#A47365

#65A492

#6577A4

Tetradic

#A47365

#77A465

#6597A4

#9265A4

Monochromatic

#47302A

#775046

#A47365

#C19E95

#DDCAC5

Rectangle

#A47365

#97A465

#6597A4

#7365A4

Compound

#A47365

#A49265

#6597A4

#6577A4

Variations

Lighter

#B78F84

#C6ACA5

#DCD0CC

Darker

#875A4D

#5E3D34

#37231E

Saturation

#8E7F7B

#A47365

#D25937

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

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#A47365

#8C8564

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A47365

#7D7D67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A47365

#A37276

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Toasted Nutmeg 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

#BA8367

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A47365

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8888B

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.

#55818D

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: #A47365;

CSS — background

background-color: #A47365;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted-nutmeg: #A47365;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted-nutmeg': '#A47365' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A47365] text-[#A47365]

SCSS

$toasted-nutmeg: #A47365;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A47365?

#A47365 is Toasted Nutmeg, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A47365 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toasted Nutmeg?

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

What colors pair well with Toasted Nutmeg?

Toasted Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg?

You can download Toasted Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg?

The hex code is #A47365. In RGB it's 164, 115, 101, and in HSL it's 13°, 26%, 52%.

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