REDS

Deep Clay Red

#A56C5B

RGB 165, 108, 91 · HSL 14°, 29%, 50% · CMYK 0, 35, 45, 35

Deep Clay Red is #A56C5B in HEX — rgb(165, 108, 91), hsl(14°, 29%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 45%, 35%).

Deep Clay Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 29%, 50%. 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#A56C5B

RGB165, 108, 91

HSL14°, 29%, 50%

HSV14°, 45%, 65%

CMYK0, 35, 45, 35

Decimal10841179

CSS RGBrgb(165, 108, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 29%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Deep Clay Red 2003-7B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 1.3 · #A46C5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 1.8 · #A36956

PPG

Amaretto 1066-6

ΔE 2.2 · #AB6F60

Benjamin Moore

Ten 1210

ΔE 3.6 · #9C6853

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewood DEC706

ΔE 3.6 · #9B6957

Behr

Orange Flambe MQ1-28

ΔE 3.6 · #A97059

Dulux

Clay Court S08E7

ΔE 3.7 · #A8735D

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 4.1 · #9B6751

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Dust SW9006

ΔE 5.3 · #B57466

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.8 · #A15A4D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.5 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11.7 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 13 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 14.1 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.5 · #7B584C

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

#A56C5B

#5B93A4

Analogous

#A45B6E

#A56C5B

#A4915B

Triadic

#A56C5B

#5BA46C

#6C5BA4

Split-Complementary

#A56C5B

#5BA491

#5B6EA4

Tetradic

#A56C5B

#6EA45B

#5B93A4

#915BA4

Monochromatic

#422B24

#734B3F

#A56C5B

#C0988C

#DBC4BD

Rectangle

#A56C5B

#93A45B

#5B93A4

#6C5BA4

Compound

#A56C5B

#A4915B

#5B93A4

#5B6EA4

Variations

Lighter

#B7897B

#C5A8A0

#DBCEC9

Darker

#855547

#5C3A30

#36221B

Saturation

#8B7A74

#A46C5B

#D2542D

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

4.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.90:1

Deuteranopia

#A56C5B

#8A825A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A56C5B

#78785D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A56C5B

#A46B70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Clay Red 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

#BB7E5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A56C5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A88384

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.

#517B87

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: #A56C5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A56C5B;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-clay-red: #A56C5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-clay-red': '#A56C5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A56C5B] text-[#A56C5B]

SCSS

$deep-clay-red: #A56C5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A56C5B?

#A56C5B is Deep Clay Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A56C5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Clay Red?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Clay Red?

Deep Clay Red 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 Deep Clay Red?

You can download Deep Clay Red 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 Deep Clay Red?

The hex code is #A56C5B. In RGB it's 165, 108, 91, and in HSL it's 14°, 29%, 50%.

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