REDS

Magic Malt

#A5877E

RGB 165, 135, 126 · HSL 14°, 18%, 57% · CMYK 0, 18, 24, 35

Magic Malt is #A5877E in HEX — rgb(165, 135, 126), hsl(14°, 18%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 24%, 35%).

Magic Malt pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 18%, 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#A5877E

RGB165, 135, 126

HSL14°, 18%, 57%

HSV14°, 24%, 65%

CMYK0, 18, 24, 35

Decimal10848126

CSS RGBrgb(165, 135, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 18%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magic Malt S07C5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Velvety Chestnut SW9079

ΔE 1.4 · #A2877D

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Sprout 134

ΔE 1.7 · #A78B81

Behr

Regency Rose UL110-11

ΔE 1.7 · #A68781

PPG

Bedford Brown 1060-5

ΔE 1.9 · #AA8880

Vista Paint

Baby Sprout C-133

ΔE 2 · #A68B80

Valspar

Navajo Horizon 2003-9C

ΔE 2 · #A3887C

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 3.1 · #9E867A

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 3.2 · #A0837F

Benjamin Moore

Santa 2097-40

ΔE 3.3 · #A08074

Dunn-Edwards

Wood Lake DE6075

ΔE 3.7 · #A08475

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 9.3 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 9.8 · #989187

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 10.2 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.6 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A5877E

#7E9CA5

Analogous

#A57E88

#A5877E

#A59B7E

Triadic

#A5877E

#7EA587

#877EA5

Split-Complementary

#A5877E

#7EA59B

#7E88A5

Tetradic

#A5877E

#88A57E

#7E9CA5

#9B7EA5

Monochromatic

#513E38

#7E6158

#A5877E

#C4B1AB

#E4DBD8

Rectangle

#A5877E

#9CA57E

#7E9CA5

#877EA5

Compound

#A5877E

#A59B7E

#7E9CA5

#7E88A5

Variations

Lighter

#B79F97

#C7B8B3

#DDD6D4

Darker

#8A695E

#604840

#382925

Saturation

#978E8B

#A5877E

#D26F51

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.37:1

Deuteranopia

#A5877E

#96917E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5877E

#8D8D7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5877E

#A58689

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Magic Malt 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

#BB927A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5877E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8979E

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.

#5D8C9A

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: #A5877E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5877E;

CSS Variable

--color-magic-malt: #A5877E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magic-malt': '#A5877E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5877E] text-[#A5877E]

SCSS

$magic-malt: #A5877E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5877E?

#A5877E is Magic Malt, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A5877E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magic Malt?

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

What colors pair well with Magic Malt?

Magic Malt 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 Magic Malt?

You can download Magic Malt 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 Magic Malt?

The hex code is #A5877E. In RGB it's 165, 135, 126, and in HSL it's 14°, 18%, 57%.

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