REDS

Handmade Red

#A87678

RGB 168, 118, 120 · HSL 358°, 22%, 56% · CMYK 0, 30, 29, 34

Handmade Red is #A87678 in HEX — rgb(168, 118, 120), hsl(358°, 22%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 29%, 34%).

Handmade Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 22%, 56%. 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#A87678

RGB168, 118, 120

HSL358°, 22%, 56%

HSV358°, 30%, 66%

CMYK0, 30, 29, 34

Decimal11040376

CSS RGBrgb(168, 118, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 22%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 1.5 · #AB7878

Dulux

Dusky Haze S03E6

ΔE 2.3 · #A77372

PPG

Moody Mauve 18-21

ΔE 2.8 · #A37379

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 3 · #AB7D7F

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 4.1 · #A1716D

Valspar

Cherry Mocha 1006-7C

ΔE 4.4 · #A27A7A

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 4.5 · #9A6F70

Vista Paint

Fresh Day C-91

ΔE 5.5 · #AD6F73

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 5.8 · #AF7074

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.8 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.5 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 12.9 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 18.7 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.7 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#A87678

#76A7A6

Analogous

#A77690

#A87678

#A78D76

Triadic

#A87678

#78A776

#7678A7

Split-Complementary

#A87678

#76A78D

#7690A7

Tetradic

#A87678

#90A776

#76A7A6

#8D76A7

Monochromatic

#513435

#805253

#A87678

#C5A5A6

#E3D3D4

Rectangle

#A87678

#A7A676

#76A7A6

#7678A7

Compound

#A87678

#A78D76

#76A7A6

#7690A7

Variations

Lighter

#B99193

#C8AFB0

#DED2D2

Darker

#8D585A

#623C3D

#392223

Saturation

#968788

#A77678

#D34A4F

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.53:1

Deuteranopia

#A87678

#8E8A77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A87678

#808078

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A87678

#A7787A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Handmade Red 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

#BD8575

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A87678

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8A99

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5B9896

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: #A87678;

CSS — background

background-color: #A87678;

CSS Variable

--color-handmade-red: #A87678;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'handmade-red': '#A87678' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A87678] text-[#A87678]

SCSS

$handmade-red: #A87678;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A87678?

#A87678 is Handmade Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A87678 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Handmade Red?

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

What colors pair well with Handmade Red?

Handmade Red 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 Handmade Red?

You can download Handmade Red 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 Handmade Red?

The hex code is #A87678. In RGB it's 168, 118, 120, and in HSL it's 358°, 22%, 56%.

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