REDS

Darius Dawn

#A77F87

RGB 167, 127, 135 · HSL 348°, 19%, 58% · CMYK 0, 24, 19, 35

Darius Dawn is #A77F87 in HEX — rgb(167, 127, 135), hsl(348°, 19%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 19%, 35%).

Darius Dawn pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 19%, 58%. 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#A77F87

RGB167, 127, 135

HSL348°, 19%, 58%

HSV348°, 24%, 65%

CMYK0, 24, 19, 35

Decimal10977159

CSS RGBrgb(167, 127, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 19%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Darius Dawn K-1138

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 1.3 · #A47C85

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 2.8 · #AE8087

Dulux

Mask S02E4

ΔE 3.2 · #AB878E

Behr

Warm Comfort 190F-4

ΔE 3.6 · #B08591

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #B1828D

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 3.8 · #9D777C

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 4.1 · #B08693

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 4.5 · #AB7D7F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.3 · #A47D90

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 6.3 · #95727E

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.8 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.8 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 16.2 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16.3 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 18 · #BF7595

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

#A77F87

#80A8A0

Analogous

#A8809C

#A77F87

#A88C80

Triadic

#A77F87

#88A880

#8088A8

Split-Complementary

#A77F87

#80A88C

#809CA8

Tetradic

#A77F87

#9CA880

#80A8A0

#8C80A8

Monochromatic

#553A3F

#825961

#A77F87

#C7ADB2

#E6DBDD

Rectangle

#A77F87

#A8A080

#80A8A0

#8088A8

Compound

#A77F87

#A88C80

#80A8A0

#809CA8

Variations

Lighter

#BA99A0

#C9B4B9

#DFD5D7

Darker

#8E5F68

#624047

#3A2529

Saturation

#9A8E90

#A88088

#D4546E

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

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#A77F87

#918F87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A77F87

#878786

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A77F87

#A68182

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Darius Dawn 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

#BD8C80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A77F87

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA91A5

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.

#5E9D91

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: #A77F87;

CSS — background

background-color: #A77F87;

CSS Variable

--color-darius-dawn: #A77F87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darius-dawn': '#A77F87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A77F87] text-[#A77F87]

SCSS

$darius-dawn: #A77F87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A77F87?

#A77F87 is Darius Dawn, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A77F87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Darius Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Darius Dawn?

Darius Dawn 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 Darius Dawn?

You can download Darius Dawn 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 Darius Dawn?

The hex code is #A77F87. In RGB it's 167, 127, 135, and in HSL it's 348°, 19%, 58%.

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