REDS

Foxy

#A85E53

RGB 168, 94, 83 · HSL 8°, 34%, 49% · CMYK 0, 44, 51, 34

Foxy is #A85E53 in HEX — rgb(168, 94, 83), hsl(8°, 34%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 51%, 34%).

Foxy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 34%, 49%. 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#A85E53

RGB168, 94, 83

HSL8°, 34%, 49%

HSV8°, 51%, 66%

CMYK0, 44, 51, 34

Decimal11034195

CSS RGBrgb(168, 94, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 34%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Foxy SW6333

Exact match

PPG

Pizza Pie 1058-6

ΔE 1.5 · #AB6057

Benjamin Moore

Warm 1203

ΔE 1.7 · #A65A4F

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 2.3 · #AD5E54

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 2.4 · #A15A4D

Behr

Chimayo Red QE-04

ΔE 2.6 · #B06459

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 3.3 · #A85953

Valspar

Rare Sienna 2010-7

ΔE 3.4 · #A7584C

Vista Paint

Poppy Prose C-64

ΔE 3.5 · #AC5D58

Hallman-Lindsay

Poppy Prose 65

ΔE 3.7 · #AE605B

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 4.7 · #A65754

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 5 · #B45F56

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 8.8 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.4 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.6 · #9A4039

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 14.7 · #B44C43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#A85E53

#529CA7

Analogous

#A75272

#A85E53

#A78852

Triadic

#A85E53

#52A75E

#5E52A7

Split-Complementary

#A85E53

#52A788

#5272A7

Tetradic

#A85E53

#72A752

#529CA7

#8852A7

Monochromatic

#412420

#744139

#A85E53

#C28C84

#DCBCB7

Rectangle

#A85E53

#9CA752

#529CA7

#5E52A7

Compound

#A85E53

#A78852

#529CA7

#5272A7

Variations

Lighter

#BA7D74

#C8A09A

#DCCAC7

Darker

#884A40

#5E322B

#381D18

Saturation

#8A7470

#A75E52

#D14029

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

4.78:1

vs Black

4.39:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A85E53

#857D51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A85E53

#6F6F55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A85E53

#A75F64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Foxy 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

#BD7359

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A85E53

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB787E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4C8189

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: #A85E53;

CSS — background

background-color: #A85E53;

CSS Variable

--color-foxy: #A85E53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foxy': '#A85E53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A85E53] text-[#A85E53]

SCSS

$foxy: #A85E53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A85E53?

#A85E53 is Foxy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A85E53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foxy?

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

What colors pair well with Foxy?

Foxy 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 Foxy?

You can download Foxy 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 Foxy?

The hex code is #A85E53. In RGB it's 168, 94, 83, and in HSL it's 8°, 34%, 49%.

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