REDS

Fresh Cedar

#A77F74

RGB 167, 127, 116 · HSL 13°, 22%, 55% · CMYK 0, 24, 31, 35

Fresh Cedar is #A77F74 in HEX — rgb(167, 127, 116), hsl(13°, 22%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 31%, 35%).

Fresh Cedar pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 22%, 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#A77F74

RGB167, 127, 116

HSL13°, 22%, 55%

HSV13°, 31%, 65%

CMYK0, 24, 31, 35

Decimal10977140

CSS RGBrgb(167, 127, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 22%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Almond 2101-40

ΔE 1.1 · #A68076

Behr

Fresh Cedar MQ1-52

ΔE 1.3 · #A57D74

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Branch DE6082

ΔE 2.1 · #AB8274

Valspar

Country Path 2001-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #9F7A6E

Sherwin-Williams

Hushed Auburn SW9080

ΔE 2.9 · #A8857A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 3.5 · #A9867D

Dulux

Red Earth S08D6

ΔE 3.8 · #A27F6E

PPG

Ferris Wheel 1059-5

ΔE 3.9 · #AD7D76

Vista Paint

Rocky Mountain C-127

ΔE 4.1 · #AB887F

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 5.2 · #A57D69

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.6 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.4 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.6 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 14.8 · #989187

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 15 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A77F74

#739BA5

Analogous

#A57381

#A77F74

#A59773

Triadic

#A77F74

#73A57E

#7E73A5

Split-Complementary

#A77F74

#73A597

#7381A5

Tetradic

#A77F74

#81A573

#739BA5

#9773A5

Monochromatic

#4E3832

#7C5950

#A77F74

#C3A9A2

#E1D4D0

Rectangle

#A77F74

#9BA573

#739BA5

#7E73A5

Compound

#A77F74

#A59773

#739BA5

#7381A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7988F

#C7B3AD

#DDD3D1

Darker

#8A6256

#60433A

#382622

Saturation

#948885

#A57E73

#D26546

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.93:1

Deuteranopia

#A77F74

#938D74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A77F74

#878776

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A77F74

#A77E81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fresh Cedar 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

#BD8C72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A77F74

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA9196

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.

#598895

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: #A77F74;

CSS — background

background-color: #A77F74;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-cedar: #A77F74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-cedar': '#A77F74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A77F74] text-[#A77F74]

SCSS

$fresh-cedar: #A77F74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A77F74?

#A77F74 is Fresh Cedar, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A77F74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Cedar?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Cedar?

Fresh Cedar 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 Fresh Cedar?

You can download Fresh Cedar 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 Fresh Cedar?

The hex code is #A77F74. In RGB it's 167, 127, 116, and in HSL it's 13°, 22%, 55%.

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