REDS

Pinkish Brown

#B17261

RGB 177, 114, 97 · HSL 13°, 34%, 54% · CMYK 0, 36, 45, 31

Pinkish Brown is #B17261 in HEX — rgb(177, 114, 97), hsl(13°, 34%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 45%, 31%).

Pinkish Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 34%, 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#B17261

RGB177, 114, 97

HSL13°, 34%, 54%

HSV13°, 45%, 69%

CMYK0, 36, 45, 31

Decimal11629153

CSS RGBrgb(177, 114, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 34%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Terra Cotta Urn PPU2-12

ΔE 1.9 · #B06F61

Dulux

Burnt Brick S07E6

ΔE 2 · #B4725F

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Dust SW9006

ΔE 2 · #B57466

PPG

Amaretto 1066-6

ΔE 2.3 · #AB6F60

Valspar

Kitchen Tile Red 2002-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #AF6D5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Caramel Candy 51

ΔE 2.5 · #B3715D

Vista Paint

Copper Coast K-1082

ΔE 3 · #B4745E

Benjamin Moore

Patina 1195

ΔE 3.9 · #B77962

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Saddle DE5187

ΔE 4.2 · #B5745C

Kilz

Penny Luck TB-96

ΔE 5.4 · #AD6A53

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.2 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 11.5 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.4 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.5 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#B17261

#62A0B2

Analogous

#B26278

#B17261

#B29B62

Triadic

#B17261

#62B273

#7362B2

Split-Complementary

#B17261

#62B29B

#6278B2

Tetradic

#B17261

#78B262

#62A0B2

#9B62B2

Monochromatic

#523128

#855042

#B17261

#CBA195

#E4CEC8

Rectangle

#B17261

#A0B262

#62A0B2

#7362B2

Compound

#B17261

#B29B62

#62A0B2

#6278B2

Variations

Lighter

#C18F81

#CDADA4

#E0D0CC

Darker

#955847

#683C2F

#3D221B

Saturation

#96837E

#B27362

#D85D3B

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#B17261

#938A60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B17261

#808063

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B17261

#B07176

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pinkish Brown 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

#C48264

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B17261

Daylight 5500K

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

#B18788

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.

#538897

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: #B17261;

CSS — background

background-color: #B17261;

CSS Variable

--color-pinkish-brown: #B17261;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinkish-brown': '#B17261' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B17261] text-[#B17261]

SCSS

$pinkish-brown: #B17261;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B17261?

#B17261 is Pinkish Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B17261 warm or cool?

Pinkish Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pinkish Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Pinkish Brown?

Pinkish Brown 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 Pinkish Brown?

You can download Pinkish Brown 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 Pinkish Brown?

The hex code is #B17261. In RGB it's 177, 114, 97, and in HSL it's 13°, 34%, 54%.

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