REDS

Canyon Earth

#B1897C

RGB 177, 137, 124 · HSL 15°, 25%, 59% · CMYK 0, 23, 30, 31

Canyon Earth is #B1897C in HEX — rgb(177, 137, 124), hsl(15°, 25%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 30%, 31%).

Canyon Earth pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 25%, 59%. 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#B1897C

RGB177, 137, 124

HSL15°, 25%, 59%

HSV15°, 30%, 69%

CMYK0, 23, 30, 31

Decimal11635068

CSS RGBrgb(177, 137, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 25%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Canyon Earth 1007-9C

Exact match

PPG

Cappucino Bombe 1061-5

ΔE 1.4 · #B4897D

Dulux

Magnitude S08D5

ΔE 2.6 · #AE8B7B

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Branch DE6082

ΔE 2.8 · #AB8274

Sherwin-Williams

Hushed Auburn SW9080

ΔE 3.1 · #A8857A

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 3.2 · #B08E7E

Benjamin Moore

Foxy 1181

ΔE 3.3 · #BA8E7E

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3.3 · #B5907F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 3.6 · #A9867D

Behr

Brandied Pears BIC-16

ΔE 3.6 · #B48E7B

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.8 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.4 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13.2 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.6 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B1897C

#7CA4B1

Analogous

#B17C89

#B1897C

#B1A47C

Triadic

#B1897C

#7CB189

#897CB1

Split-Complementary

#B1897C

#7CB1A4

#7C89B1

Tetradic

#B1897C

#89B17C

#7CA4B1

#A47CB1

Monochromatic

#5C4137

#8C6254

#B1897C

#CDB4AC

#EADFDC

Rectangle

#B1897C

#A4B17C

#7CA4B1

#897CB1

Compound

#B1897C

#B1A47C

#7CA4B1

#7C89B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0A196

#CEBAB3

#E1D7D4

Darker

#986959

#6A473C

#3E2922

Saturation

#9E938F

#B1897C

#D87655

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#B1897C

#9D977C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1897C

#91917E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1897C

#B1888B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Canyon Earth 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

#C49378

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1897C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1989C

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.

#6090A0

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: #B1897C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1897C;

CSS Variable

--color-canyon-earth: #B1897C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canyon-earth': '#B1897C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1897C] text-[#B1897C]

SCSS

$canyon-earth: #B1897C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1897C?

#B1897C is Canyon Earth, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B1897C warm or cool?

Canyon Earth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Canyon Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Canyon Earth?

Canyon Earth 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 Canyon Earth?

You can download Canyon Earth 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 Canyon Earth?

The hex code is #B1897C. In RGB it's 177, 137, 124, and in HSL it's 15°, 25%, 59%.

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