REDS

Sweet Brown

#A83731

RGB 168, 55, 49 · HSL 3°, 55%, 43% · CMYK 0, 67, 71, 34

Sweet Brown is #A83731 in HEX — rgb(168, 55, 49), hsl(3°, 55%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 71%, 34%).

Sweet Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 55%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A83731

RGB168, 55, 49

HSL3°, 55%, 43%

HSV3°, 71%, 66%

CMYK0, 67, 71, 34

Decimal11024177

CSS RGBrgb(168, 55, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 55%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wicked Red SB7E7

ΔE 2.5 · #A0322C

Benjamin Moore

Hot CSP-1155

ΔE 2.8 · #AA3535

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 3.1 · #A43834

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 3.9 · #AF413B

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 4 · #A0392F

Behr

Indiscreet UL110-6

ΔE 4.3 · #AA3739

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 4.4 · #B03537

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.8 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 5 · #AA423A

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 5.8 · #A22E34

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.8 · #BD413A

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 7.3 · #AE373F

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 7.4 · #BA4133

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.9 · #B44C43

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.6 · #9B3821

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.5 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#A83731

#31A4AA

Analogous

#AA3168

#A83731

#AA7431

Triadic

#A83731

#31AA37

#3731AA

Split-Complementary

#A83731

#31AA74

#3168AA

Tetradic

#A83731

#68AA31

#31A4AA

#7431AA

Monochromatic

#33110F

#6F2420

#A83731

#CF5F59

#E09894

Rectangle

#A83731

#A4AA31

#31A4AA

#3731AA

Compound

#A83731

#AA7431

#31A4AA

#3168AA

Variations

Lighter

#CB514B

#D1837F

#E0BBB9

Darker

#8A2A25

#611B18

#390F0D

Saturation

#805D5C

#AA3731

#C32119

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

6.45:1

vs Black

3.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A83731

#796F2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A83731

#585832

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A83731

#A63B45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sweet 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

#BD5640

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A83731

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB5B64

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#328489

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A83731;

CSS — background

background-color: #A83731;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-brown: #A83731;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-brown': '#A83731' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A83731] text-[#A83731]

SCSS

$sweet-brown: #A83731;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A83731?

#A83731 is Sweet Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A83731 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Brown?

Sweet 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 Sweet Brown?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet Brown?

The hex code is #A83731. In RGB it's 168, 55, 49, and in HSL it's 3°, 55%, 43%.

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