REDS

Summer's Eve

#A86F67

RGB 168, 111, 103 · HSL 7°, 27%, 53% · CMYK 0, 34, 39, 34

Summer's Eve is #A86F67 in HEX — rgb(168, 111, 103), hsl(7°, 27%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 39%, 34%).

Summer's Eve pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 27%, 53%. 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#A86F67

RGB168, 111, 103

HSL7°, 27%, 53%

HSV7°, 39%, 66%

CMYK0, 34, 39, 34

Decimal11038567

CSS RGBrgb(168, 111, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 27%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 0.7 · #A97069

Benjamin Moore

Texas 2092-40

ΔE 1.2 · #AA726A

Dulux

Tangier S05E7

ΔE 1.7 · #A86F64

Valspar

Pajarito Red 2001-7B

ΔE 1.9 · #AA7267

Behr

Chutney Brown 210F-6

ΔE 2.7 · #A36861

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4 · #A4726D

PPG

Earth Rose 1056-5

ΔE 4.1 · #B57770

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 5.2 · #9C6E63

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 6 · #9B6959

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.2 · #A85953

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 17.7 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A86F67

#67A0A8

Analogous

#A86780

#A86F67

#A88F67

Triadic

#A86F67

#67A86E

#6E67A8

Split-Complementary

#A86F67

#67A88F

#6780A8

Tetradic

#A86F67

#80A867

#67A0A8

#8F67A8

Monochromatic

#4A2F2B

#7B4D47

#A86F67

#C39D97

#DFCBC8

Rectangle

#A86F67

#A0A867

#67A0A8

#6E67A8

Compound

#A86F67

#A88F67

#67A0A8

#6780A8

Variations

Lighter

#B98B85

#C8AAA7

#DDCFCD

Darker

#8B554D

#603934

#39211E

Saturation

#91807D

#A86E67

#D34D3B

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

4.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.13:1

Deuteranopia

#A86F67

#8C8566

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A86F67

#7B7B68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A86F67

#A76F73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Summer's Eve 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

#BD8068

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A86F67

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB858D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#568990

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: #A86F67;

CSS — background

background-color: #A86F67;

CSS Variable

--color-summer's-eve: #A86F67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer's-eve': '#A86F67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A86F67] text-[#A86F67]

SCSS

$summer's-eve: #A86F67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A86F67?

#A86F67 is Summer's Eve, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A86F67 warm or cool?

Summer's Eve reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Summer's Eve?

Summer's Eve works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Summer's Eve?

Summer's Eve 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 Summer's Eve?

You can download Summer's Eve 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 Summer's Eve?

The hex code is #A86F67. In RGB it's 168, 111, 103, and in HSL it's 7°, 27%, 53%.

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