REDS

Red Brown

#A52A2F

RGB 165, 42, 47 · HSL 358°, 59%, 41% · CMYK 0, 75, 72, 35

Red Brown is #A52A2F in HEX — rgb(165, 42, 47), hsl(358°, 59%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 72%, 35%).

Red Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 59%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A52A2F

RGB165, 42, 47

HSL358°, 59%, 41%

HSV358°, 75%, 65%

CMYK0, 75, 72, 35

Decimal10824239

CSS RGBrgb(165, 42, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 59%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Collar S04H9

ΔE 1.4 · #A52B2D

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 1.5 · #A82E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 2.6 · #AC3235

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 3.2 · #9E2B2E

Benjamin Moore

Hot CSP-1155

ΔE 3.5 · #AA3535

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 3.7 · #B03537

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 3.9 · #A22E34

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.5 · #9B2C2C

Behr

Indiscreet UL110-6

ΔE 4.7 · #AA3739

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 6.2 · #AE373F

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 6.5 · #AC3A3E

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 7.3 · #9B111E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 8.2 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 8.9 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 9.2 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.1 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#A52A2F

#2BA6A2

Analogous

#A62B6D

#A52A2F

#A6642B

Triadic

#A52A2F

#2FA62B

#2B2FA6

Split-Complementary

#A52A2F

#2BA664

#2B6DA6

Tetradic

#A52A2F

#6DA62B

#2BA6A2

#642BA6

Monochromatic

#2D0C0D

#691B1E

#A52A2F

#D14D51

#E1898C

Rectangle

#A52A2F

#A6A22B

#2BA6A2

#2B2FA6

Compound

#A52A2F

#A6642B

#2BA6A2

#2B6DA6

Variations

Lighter

#CE4044

#D2777A

#E0B5B6

Darker

#872023

#5F1417

#380B0C

Saturation

#7B5657

#A62B2F

#BC151B

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

7.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A52A2F

#746A28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A52A2F

#51512E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A52A2F

#A3313C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Brown 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

#BB4C3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A52A2F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A85163

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#2C8582

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: #A52A2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A52A2F;

CSS Variable

--color-red-brown: #A52A2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-brown': '#A52A2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A52A2F] text-[#A52A2F]

SCSS

$red-brown: #A52A2F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A52A2F?

#A52A2F is Red Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A52A2F warm or cool?

Red Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Red Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Red Brown?

Red Brown 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 Red Brown?

You can download Red Brown 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 Red Brown?

The hex code is #A52A2F. In RGB it's 165, 42, 47, and in HSL it's 358°, 59%, 41%.

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