REDS

Colonial Brick

#AC6962

RGB 172, 105, 98 · HSL 6°, 31%, 53% · CMYK 0, 39, 43, 33

Colonial Brick is #AC6962 in HEX — rgb(172, 105, 98), hsl(6°, 31%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 43%, 33%).

Colonial Brick pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 31%, 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#AC6962

RGB172, 105, 98

HSL6°, 31%, 53%

HSV6°, 43%, 67%

CMYK0, 39, 43, 33

Decimal11299170

CSS RGBrgb(172, 105, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 31%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Colonial Brick PPU2-13

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Potters 1294

ΔE 2.4 · #AF685F

Dulux

Melon Twist S03F7

ΔE 2.9 · #AA6664

Valspar

Kitchen Tile Red 2002-5B

ΔE 4 · #AF6D5F

Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 4.2 · #B56966

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 4.8 · #A86F67

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 5 · #A97069

PPG

Amaretto 1066-6

ΔE 5.1 · #AB6F60

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C0786D

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.5 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.7 · #A85953

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 8.5 · #9B6959

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.5 · #AA5842

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15.4 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16 · #DF8686

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

#AC6962

#62A5AC

Analogous

#AC6280

#AC6962

#AC8F62

Triadic

#AC6962

#62AC69

#6962AC

Split-Complementary

#AC6962

#62AC8F

#6280AC

Tetradic

#AC6962

#80AC62

#62A5AC

#8F62AC

Monochromatic

#4D2C28

#7F4943

#AC6962

#C79994

#E1C9C6

Rectangle

#AC6962

#A5AC62

#62A5AC

#6962AC

Compound

#AC6962

#AC8F62

#62A5AC

#6280AC

Variations

Lighter

#BD8781

#CAA8A4

#DECECC

Darker

#8F5049

#643631

#3B1F1C

Saturation

#927E7C

#AC6962

#D64839

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

4.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.95:1

Deuteranopia

#AC6962

#8C8460

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC6962

#787863

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC6962

#AB6A6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Colonial Brick 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

#C07B65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC6962

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE8089

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.

#558B91

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: #AC6962;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC6962;

CSS Variable

--color-colonial-brick: #AC6962;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colonial-brick': '#AC6962' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC6962] text-[#AC6962]

SCSS

$colonial-brick: #AC6962;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC6962?

#AC6962 is Colonial Brick, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC6962 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colonial Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Colonial Brick?

Colonial Brick 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 Colonial Brick?

You can download Colonial Brick 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 Colonial Brick?

The hex code is #AC6962. In RGB it's 172, 105, 98, and in HSL it's 6°, 31%, 53%.

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