REDS

Muse

#A5857F

RGB 165, 133, 127 · HSL 9°, 17%, 57% · CMYK 0, 19, 23, 35

Muse is #A5857F in HEX — rgb(165, 133, 127), hsl(9°, 17%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 23%, 35%).

Muse pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 17%, 57%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A5857F
RGB165, 133, 127
HSL9°, 17%, 57%
HSV9°, 23%, 65%
CMYK0, 19, 23, 35
Decimal10847615
CSS RGBrgb(165, 133, 127)
CSS HSLhsl(9, 17%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Regency Rose UL110-11

ΔE 0.8 · #A68781

Dulux

Pink Moroccan S05D5

ΔE 1.3 · #A98781

Valspar

Forest Trail 1005-9C

ΔE 1.3 · #A38480

PPG

Bedford Brown 1060-5

ΔE 1.9 · #AA8880

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 2 · #A0837F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 2.3 · #A9867D

Vista Paint

Rocky Mountain C-127

ΔE 2.6 · #AB887F

Benjamin Moore

Barberry 1244

ΔE 2.7 · #A68886

Sherwin-Williams

Velvety Chestnut SW9079

ΔE 3 · #A2877D

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Hollow DE6046

ΔE 4.4 · #A88E8B

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 4.6 · #9E867A

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 10.4 · #89807A

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 10.8 · #989187

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 11 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13.4 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 16.3 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A5857F
#7F9EA4

Analogous

#A47F8C
#A5857F
#A4977F

Triadic

#A5857F
#7FA484
#847FA4

Split-Complementary

#A5857F
#7FA497
#7F8CA4

Tetradic

#A5857F
#8CA47F
#7F9EA4
#977FA4

Monochromatic

#513D39
#7D5E59
#A5857F
#C4AFAB
#E3DAD8

Rectangle

#A5857F
#9EA47F
#7F9EA4
#847FA4

Compound

#A5857F
#A4977F
#7F9EA4
#7F8CA4

Variations

Lighter

#B69D98
#C7B7B4
#DDD5D4

Darker

#896660
#5F4541
#382825

Saturation

#978D8C
#A4847F
#D16451

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)

Aa

vs White

3.35:1

AA Large

Aa

vs Black

6.26:1

AA

Deuteranopia

#A5857F
#95907F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5857F
#8B8B80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5857F
#A58587

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Muse 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

#BB907A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5857F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8959F

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5D919A

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

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: #A5857F;
CSS — background 
background-color: #A5857F;
CSS Variable 
--color-muse: #A5857F;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'muse': '#A5857F' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#A5857F] text-[#A5857F]
SCSS 
$muse: #A5857F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5857F?

#A5857F is Muse, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A5857F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muse?

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

What colors pair well with Muse?

Muse 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 Muse?

You can download Muse 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 Muse?

The hex code is #A5857F. In RGB it's 165, 133, 127, and in HSL it's 9°, 17%, 57%.

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