REDS

Auburn Glaze

#B17874

RGB 177, 120, 116 · HSL 4°, 28%, 57% · CMYK 0, 32, 34, 31

Auburn Glaze is #B17874 in HEX — rgb(177, 120, 116), hsl(4°, 28%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 34%, 31%).

Auburn Glaze pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 28%, 57%. 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#B17874

RGB177, 120, 116

HSL4°, 28%, 57%

HSV4°, 34%, 69%

CMYK0, 32, 34, 31

Decimal11630708

CSS RGBrgb(177, 120, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 28%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Auburn Glaze S180-5

Exact match

PPG

Cinnamon Diamonds 1055-5

ΔE 3.1 · #A97673

Benjamin Moore

Texas 2092-40

ΔE 3.4 · #AA726A

Dulux

Night Rose S04D6

ΔE 3.6 · #B07E7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 3.7 · #A97069

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 3.8 · #AB7878

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.2 · #A4726D

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 4.3 · #A86F67

Valspar

Pajarito Red 2001-7B

ΔE 4.7 · #AA7267

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 5.1 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 12.4 · #A0837F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 14.7 · #A58369

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.7 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 19.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 20.5 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#B17874

#73ACB0

Analogous

#B0738D

#B17874

#B09573

Triadic

#B17874

#73B077

#7773B0

Split-Complementary

#B17874

#73B095

#738DB0

Tetradic

#B17874

#8DB073

#73ACB0

#9573B0

Monochromatic

#583432

#89514D

#B17874

#CCA6A4

#E7D6D5

Rectangle

#B17874

#ACB073

#73ACB0

#7773B0

Compound

#B17874

#B09573

#73ACB0

#738DB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0928F

#CDB0AE

#E0D2D1

Darker

#965752

#693B37

#3D2220

Saturation

#9B8988

#B07773

#D8554B

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

3.62:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.81:1

Deuteranopia

#B17874

#948E73

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B17874

#848475

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B17874

#B0797C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Auburn Glaze 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

#C48772

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B17874

Daylight 5500K

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

#B18C96

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5D969A

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: #B17874;

CSS — background

background-color: #B17874;

CSS Variable

--color-auburn-glaze: #B17874;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'auburn-glaze': '#B17874' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B17874] text-[#B17874]

SCSS

$auburn-glaze: #B17874;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B17874?

#B17874 is Auburn Glaze, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B17874 warm or cool?

Auburn Glaze reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Auburn Glaze?

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

What colors pair well with Auburn Glaze?

Auburn Glaze 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 Auburn Glaze?

You can download Auburn Glaze 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 Auburn Glaze?

The hex code is #B17874. In RGB it's 177, 120, 116, and in HSL it's 4°, 28%, 57%.

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