REDS

Delicate Brown

#A78C8B

RGB 167, 140, 139 · HSL 2°, 14%, 60% · CMYK 0, 16, 17, 35

Delicate Brown is #A78C8B in HEX — rgb(167, 140, 139), hsl(2°, 14%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 17%, 35%).

Delicate Brown pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 14%, 60%. 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#A78C8B

RGB167, 140, 139

HSL2°, 14%, 60%

HSV2°, 17%, 65%

CMYK0, 16, 17, 35

Decimal10980491

CSS RGBrgb(167, 140, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 14%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Hollow DE6046

ΔE 1.3 · #A88E8B

Behr

Cameo Rose PPU17-15

ΔE 1.4 · #A38B8A

Sherwin-Williams

Rosaline Pearl SW9077

ΔE 1.5 · #A38887

Benjamin Moore

Barberry 1244

ΔE 1.9 · #A68886

Dulux

Attitude S04C5

ΔE 2.3 · #A38784

PPG

Smoky Quartz 18-08

ΔE 3 · #A18A8D

Vista Paint

Luberon K-1163

ΔE 3.6 · #A49191

Valspar

Forest Trail 1005-9C

ΔE 3.8 · #A38480

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 3.9 · #A0837F

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Sprout 134

ΔE 5.1 · #A78B81

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 6.8 · #9E867A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 9.1 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 9.2 · #9E9893

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 10.9 · #909090

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 11.1 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A78C8B

#8BA6A7

Analogous

#A78B98

#A78C8B

#A79A8B

Triadic

#A78C8B

#8BA78C

#8C8BA7

Split-Complementary

#A78C8B

#8BA79A

#8B98A7

Tetradic

#A78C8B

#98A78B

#8BA6A7

#9A8BA7

Monochromatic

#574342

#836463

#A78C8B

#C8B7B6

#E9E2E2

Rectangle

#A78C8B

#A6A78B

#8BA6A7

#8C8BA7

Compound

#A78C8B

#A79A8B

#8BA6A7

#8B98A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9A3A2

#C9BBBB

#DFD8D8

Darker

#8C6A68

#614847

#392A29

Saturation

#9D9595

#A78C8B

#D3635F

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.77:1

Deuteranopia

#A78C8B

#98968B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78C8B

#91918B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78C8B

#A68C8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Delicate Brown 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

#BD9683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78C8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA9BA8

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.

#639FA1

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: #A78C8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78C8B;

CSS Variable

--color-delicate-brown: #A78C8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicate-brown': '#A78C8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78C8B] text-[#A78C8B]

SCSS

$delicate-brown: #A78C8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78C8B?

#A78C8B is Delicate Brown, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #A78C8B warm or cool?

Delicate Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Delicate Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Delicate Brown?

Delicate Brown 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 Delicate Brown?

You can download Delicate Brown 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 Delicate Brown?

The hex code is #A78C8B. In RGB it's 167, 140, 139, and in HSL it's 2°, 14%, 60%.

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