REDS

Tiny Tulip

#A86E5E

RGB 168, 110, 94 · HSL 13°, 30%, 51% · CMYK 0, 35, 44, 34

Tiny Tulip is #A86E5E in HEX — rgb(168, 110, 94), hsl(13°, 30%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 44%, 34%).

Tiny Tulip pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 30%, 51%. 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#A86E5E

RGB168, 110, 94

HSL13°, 30%, 51%

HSV13°, 44%, 66%

CMYK0, 35, 44, 34

Decimal11038302

CSS RGBrgb(168, 110, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 30%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tiny Tulip 2002-7B

Exact match

PPG

Amaretto 1066-6

ΔE 1.1 · #AB6F60

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 1.5 · #A46C5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 2.7 · #A36956

Dulux

Tangier S05E7

ΔE 3 · #A86F64

Behr

Terra Cotta Urn PPU2-12

ΔE 3.3 · #B06F61

Benjamin Moore

Brickyard CW-235

ΔE 4 · #A6665A

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Dust SW9006

ΔE 4.3 · #B57466

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 4.5 · #9B6959

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 5.2 · #9B6751

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 9.1 · #A15A4D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11.7 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 13.6 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.7 · #C27654

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 15.3 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A86E5E

#5D97A8

Analogous

#A85D72

#A86E5E

#A8925D

Triadic

#A86E5E

#5DA86D

#6D5DA8

Split-Complementary

#A86E5E

#5DA892

#5D72A8

Tetradic

#A86E5E

#72A85D

#5D97A8

#925DA8

Monochromatic

#462C25

#774C40

#A86E5E

#C29A8E

#DDC6C0

Rectangle

#A86E5E

#97A85D

#5D97A8

#6D5DA8

Compound

#A86E5E

#A8925D

#5D97A8

#5D72A8

Variations

Lighter

#B98A7D

#C7A9A1

#DCCECA

Darker

#895547

#5F3A30

#38211B

Saturation

#8D7C77

#A86D5D

#D35431

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

4.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.06:1

Deuteranopia

#A86E5E

#8C845D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A86E5E

#7A7A60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A86E5E

#A76D72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tiny Tulip 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

#BD7F62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A86E5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8486

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.

#527F8B

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: #A86E5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A86E5E;

CSS Variable

--color-tiny-tulip: #A86E5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tiny-tulip': '#A86E5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A86E5E] text-[#A86E5E]

SCSS

$tiny-tulip: #A86E5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A86E5E?

#A86E5E is Tiny Tulip, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A86E5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tiny Tulip?

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

What colors pair well with Tiny Tulip?

Tiny Tulip 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 Tiny Tulip?

You can download Tiny Tulip 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 Tiny Tulip?

The hex code is #A86E5E. In RGB it's 168, 110, 94, and in HSL it's 13°, 30%, 51%.

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