REDS

New England Brick

#AD7065

RGB 173, 112, 101 · HSL 9°, 31%, 54% · CMYK 0, 35, 42, 32

New England Brick is #AD7065 in HEX — rgb(173, 112, 101), hsl(9°, 31%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 42%, 32%).

New England Brick pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 31%, 54%. 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#AD7065

RGB173, 112, 101

HSL9°, 31%, 54%

HSV9°, 42%, 68%

CMYK0, 35, 42, 32

Decimal11366501

CSS RGBrgb(173, 112, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 31%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tangier S05E7

ΔE 1.9 · #A86F64

Behr

Scene Stealer MQ1-22

ΔE 2.1 · #AB6C64

PPG

Amaretto 1066-6

ΔE 2.3 · #AB6F60

Valspar

Pajarito Red 2001-7B

ΔE 2.3 · #AA7267

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 2.8 · #A86F67

Benjamin Moore

Texas 2092-40

ΔE 3.2 · #AA726A

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 3.2 · #A97069

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Dust SW9006

ΔE 3.2 · #B57466

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 6.2 · #C0786D

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 6.4 · #9B6959

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 9.6 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11 · #A85953

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.4 · #DF8686

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

#AD7065

#65A3AE

Analogous

#AE657F

#AD7065

#AE9565

Triadic

#AD7065

#65AE70

#7065AE

Split-Complementary

#AD7065

#65AE95

#657FAE

Tetradic

#AD7065

#7FAE65

#65A3AE

#9565AE

Monochromatic

#50302A

#824E45

#AD7065

#C89F97

#E3CDCA

Rectangle

#AD7065

#A3AE65

#65A3AE

#7065AE

Compound

#AD7065

#AE9565

#65A3AE

#657FAE

Variations

Lighter

#BE8D84

#CBACA6

#DFD0CD

Darker

#92554A

#663A32

#3C211C

Saturation

#95827F

#AE7065

#D7543D

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#AD7065

#908864

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD7065

#7D7D67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD7065

#AC7074

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

New England 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

#C18167

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD7065

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE868B

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.

#568B94

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: #AD7065;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD7065;

CSS Variable

--color-new-england-brick: #AD7065;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-england-brick': '#AD7065' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD7065] text-[#AD7065]

SCSS

$new-england-brick: #AD7065;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD7065?

#AD7065 is New England Brick, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AD7065 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New England Brick?

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

What colors pair well with New England Brick?

New England 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 New England Brick?

You can download New England 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 New England Brick?

The hex code is #AD7065. In RGB it's 173, 112, 101, and in HSL it's 9°, 31%, 54%.

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