REDS

Warm Wassail

#A66E68

RGB 166, 110, 104 · HSL 6°, 26%, 53% · CMYK 0, 34, 37, 35

Warm Wassail is #A66E68 in HEX — rgb(166, 110, 104), hsl(6°, 26%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 37%, 35%).

Warm Wassail pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 26%, 53%. 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#A66E68

RGB166, 110, 104

HSL6°, 26%, 53%

HSV6°, 37%, 65%

CMYK0, 34, 37, 35

Decimal10907240

CSS RGBrgb(166, 110, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 26%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 1.1 · #A97069

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 1.4 · #A86F67

Benjamin Moore

Texas 2092-40

ΔE 1.8 · #AA726A

Valspar

Savannah Red 1008-7B

ΔE 2.6 · #A36864

Behr

Chutney Brown 210F-6

ΔE 2.7 · #A36861

Dulux

Terra Rose S04D7

ΔE 2.9 · #9E6A66

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 3.1 · #A4726D

PPG

Horizon Glow 1052-5

ΔE 3.9 · #AD7171

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 5 · #9C6E63

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 6.5 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.6 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.6 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.4 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 18.3 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 19 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A66E68

#68A0A6

Analogous

#A66881

#A66E68

#A68D68

Triadic

#A66E68

#68A66E

#6E68A6

Split-Complementary

#A66E68

#68A68D

#6881A6

Tetradic

#A66E68

#81A668

#68A0A6

#8D68A6

Monochromatic

#4A2E2B

#7A4D48

#A66E68

#C39C98

#DFCBC8

Rectangle

#A66E68

#A0A668

#68A0A6

#6E68A6

Compound

#A66E68

#A68D68

#68A0A6

#6881A6

Variations

Lighter

#B88B86

#C7AAA7

#DDCFCD

Darker

#8A554F

#603935

#38211E

Saturation

#90807E

#A66E68

#D34B3C

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

4.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.05:1

Deuteranopia

#A66E68

#8A8467

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A66E68

#7A7A69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A66E68

#A56F72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Warm Wassail 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

#BC7F69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A66E68

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9848D

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.

#568A90

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: #A66E68;

CSS — background

background-color: #A66E68;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-wassail: #A66E68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-wassail': '#A66E68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A66E68] text-[#A66E68]

SCSS

$warm-wassail: #A66E68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A66E68?

#A66E68 is Warm Wassail, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A66E68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Wassail?

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

What colors pair well with Warm Wassail?

Warm Wassail 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 Warm Wassail?

You can download Warm Wassail 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 Warm Wassail?

The hex code is #A66E68. In RGB it's 166, 110, 104, and in HSL it's 6°, 26%, 53%.

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