REDS

Dusky Haze

#A77572

RGB 167, 117, 114 · HSL 3°, 23%, 55% · CMYK 0, 30, 32, 35

Dusky Haze is #A77572 in HEX — rgb(167, 117, 114), hsl(3°, 23%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 32%, 35%).

Dusky Haze pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 23%, 55%. 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#A77572

RGB167, 117, 114

HSL3°, 23%, 55%

HSV3°, 32%, 65%

CMYK0, 30, 32, 35

Decimal10974578

CSS RGBrgb(167, 117, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 23%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cinnamon Diamonds 1055-5

ΔE 0.6 · #A97673

Dulux

Dusky Haze S03E6

ΔE 1.4 · #A77372

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 1.7 · #A4726D

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 2 · #A1716D

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 2.2 · #AB7878

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 2.9 · #A87678

Benjamin Moore

Tea AF-270

ΔE 3 · #A16F69

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 4.5 · #A97069

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 5.1 · #A86F67

Valspar

Cherry Mocha 1006-7C

ΔE 5.1 · #A27A7A

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.9 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 14.1 · #A58369

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.2 · #A47D90

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 15.3 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 19.8 · #989187

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A77572

#72A4A7

Analogous

#A7728A

#A77572

#A78F72

Triadic

#A77572

#72A774

#7472A7

Split-Complementary

#A77572

#72A78F

#728AA7

Tetradic

#A77572

#8AA772

#72A4A7

#8F72A7

Monochromatic

#4E3331

#7D514F

#A77572

#C4A3A1

#E2D1D0

Rectangle

#A77572

#A4A772

#72A4A7

#7472A7

Compound

#A77572

#A78F72

#72A4A7

#728AA7

Variations

Lighter

#B8908E

#C8AEAD

#DDD1D0

Darker

#8B5855

#613C3A

#392221

Saturation

#948584

#A77472

#D34D46

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.43:1

Deuteranopia

#A77572

#8E8871

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A77572

#7F7F72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A77572

#A67679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dusky Haze 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

#BD8471

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A77572

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA8995

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#599295

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: #A77572;

CSS — background

background-color: #A77572;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-haze: #A77572;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-haze': '#A77572' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A77572] text-[#A77572]

SCSS

$dusky-haze: #A77572;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A77572?

#A77572 is Dusky Haze, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A77572 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Haze?

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

What colors pair well with Dusky Haze?

Dusky Haze 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 Dusky Haze?

You can download Dusky Haze 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 Dusky Haze?

The hex code is #A77572. In RGB it's 167, 117, 114, and in HSL it's 3°, 23%, 55%.

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