REDS

Rocky Mountain

#A9867D

RGB 169, 134, 125 · HSL 12°, 20%, 58% · CMYK 0, 21, 26, 34

Rocky Mountain is #A9867D in HEX — rgb(169, 134, 125), hsl(12°, 20%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 26%, 34%).

Rocky Mountain pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 20%, 58%. 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#A9867D

RGB169, 134, 125

HSL12°, 20%, 58%

HSV12°, 26%, 66%

CMYK0, 21, 26, 34

Decimal11110013

CSS RGBrgb(169, 134, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 20%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rocky Mountain C-127

ΔE 0.8 · #AB887F

PPG

Bedford Brown 1060-5

ΔE 1 · #AA8880

Sherwin-Williams

Hushed Auburn SW9080

ΔE 1.2 · #A8857A

Behr

Hickory Branch HDC-NT-07

ΔE 1.7 · #A68278

Dulux

Pink Moroccan S05D5

ΔE 1.8 · #A98781

Benjamin Moore

Almond 2101-40

ΔE 2.6 · #A68076

Valspar

Clay Dusk 1008-9B

ΔE 2.9 · #A17F75

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 4.2 · #A0837F

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Branch DE6082

ΔE 4.3 · #AB8274

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 5 · #9E867A

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.6 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 11.9 · #989187

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 12.2 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 15.4 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A9867D

#7EA1A9

Analogous

#A97E8B

#A9867D

#A99C7E

Triadic

#A9867D

#7EA987

#877EA9

Split-Complementary

#A9867D

#7EA99C

#7E8BA9

Tetradic

#A9867D

#8BA97E

#7EA1A9

#9C7EA9

Monochromatic

#563F39

#846058

#A9867D

#C8B2AC

#E7DDDA

Rectangle

#A9867D

#A1A97E

#7EA1A9

#877EA9

Compound

#A9867D

#A99C7E

#7EA1A9

#7E8BA9

Variations

Lighter

#BA9F98

#CAB8B4

#DFD6D4

Darker

#8F675D

#63473F

#3A2924

Saturation

#9A908D

#A9877E

#D46D54

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.39:1

Deuteranopia

#A9867D

#97927D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9867D

#8D8D7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9867D

#A98588

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rocky Mountain 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

#BE9179

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9867D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB969D

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.

#5E919D

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: #A9867D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9867D;

CSS Variable

--color-rocky-mountain: #A9867D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rocky-mountain': '#A9867D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9867D] text-[#A9867D]

SCSS

$rocky-mountain: #A9867D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9867D?

#A9867D is Rocky Mountain, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A9867D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rocky Mountain?

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

What colors pair well with Rocky Mountain?

Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain?

You can download Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain?

The hex code is #A9867D. In RGB it's 169, 134, 125, and in HSL it's 12°, 20%, 58%.

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