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Red Cent

#AD654C

RGB 173, 101, 76 · HSL 15°, 39%, 49% · CMYK 0, 42, 56, 32

Red Cent is #AD654C in HEX — rgb(173, 101, 76), hsl(15°, 39%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 56%, 32%).

Red Cent pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 39%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AD654C

RGB173, 101, 76

HSL15°, 39%, 49%

HSV15°, 56%, 68%

CMYK0, 42, 56, 32

Decimal11363660

CSS RGBrgb(173, 101, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 39%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Red Cent SW6341

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rustic Hills K-1073

ΔE 1.6 · #A96348

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 2.6 · #A96245

Kilz

Penny Luck TB-96

ΔE 3.4 · #AD6A53

Benjamin Moore

Sedona 2174-30

ΔE 3.8 · #AC614F

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Carrot 52

ΔE 3.9 · #A4624C

Behr

Nouveau Copper HDC-AC-01

ΔE 4.1 · #A15B43

Dunn-Edwards

Ruddy Oak DE5188

ΔE 4.3 · #A5654E

PPG

Rich Clay 16-31

ΔE 5.1 · #A15C49

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.3 · #AA5842

Dulux

Apricot Mix S09G7

ΔE 6.7 · #B37456

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.1 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.6 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 9.5 · #C5714F

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 13.1 · #A65E2E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.8 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AD654C

#4C95AE

Analogous

#AE4C65

#AD654C

#AE954C

Triadic

#AD654C

#4CAE65

#654CAE

Split-Complementary

#AD654C

#4CAE95

#4C65AE

Tetradic

#AD654C

#65AE4C

#4C95AE

#954CAE

Monochromatic

#43271E

#794635

#AD654C

#C7917F

#DEBFB5

Rectangle

#AD654C

#95AE4C

#4C95AE

#654CAE

Compound

#AD654C

#AE954C

#4C95AE

#4C65AE

Variations

Lighter

#C0836E

#CBA497

#DECBC5

Darker

#8D4F3B

#623627

#3A1F16

Saturation

#8C766E

#AE654C

#D45226

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#AD654C

#8C824A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD654C

#757550

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD654C

#AC646A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Red Cent reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C17854

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD654C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7D78

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.

#477C8D

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AD654C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD654C;

CSS Variable

--color-red-cent: #AD654C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-cent': '#AD654C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD654C] text-[#AD654C]

SCSS

$red-cent: #AD654C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD654C?

#AD654C is Red Cent, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD654C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Cent?

Red Cent works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Red Cent?

Red Cent pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Cent?

You can download Red Cent 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 Red Cent?

The hex code is #AD654C. In RGB it's 173, 101, 76, and in HSL it's 15°, 39%, 49%.

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