REDS

Deathclaw Brown

#B36853

RGB 179, 104, 83 · HSL 13°, 39%, 51% · CMYK 0, 42, 54, 30

Deathclaw Brown is #B36853 in HEX — rgb(179, 104, 83), hsl(13°, 39%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 54%, 30%).

Deathclaw Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 39%, 51%. 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#B36853

RGB179, 104, 83

HSL13°, 39%, 51%

HSV13°, 54%, 70%

CMYK0, 42, 54, 30

Decimal11757651

CSS RGBrgb(179, 104, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 39%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Red CC-128

ΔE 2.1 · #B46A58

Sherwin-Williams

Red Cent SW6341

ΔE 2.8 · #AD654C

Kilz

Spicy Twist LB280-02

ΔE 3.6 · #AD6A53

Vista Paint

Pebblestone Clay K-1089

ΔE 4 · #AF6049

PPG

Wright Deep Rust FLLW370

ΔE 4.2 · #AE6456

Valspar

Bear Claw 2004-5A

ΔE 4.8 · #AB6A50

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Carrot 52

ΔE 5 · #A4624C

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 5.1 · #BF6955

Behr

Warm Cider HDC-FL13-3

ΔE 5.4 · #BF6953

Dulux

Burnt Brick S07E6

ΔE 5.8 · #B4725F

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 6.8 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7 · #AA5842

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.3 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 9.1 · #A85953

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.1 · #C1876B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.8 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#B36853

#519EB3

Analogous

#B3516D

#B36853

#B39751

Triadic

#B36853

#51B366

#6651B3

Split-Complementary

#B36853

#51B397

#516DB3

Tetradic

#B36853

#6DB351

#519EB3

#9751B3

Monochromatic

#4A2A21

#804838

#B36853

#CA9586

#E1C4BC

Rectangle

#B36853

#9EB351

#519EB3

#6651B3

Compound

#B36853

#B39751

#519EB3

#516DB3

Variations

Lighter

#C28574

#CDA69B

#DFCDC7

Darker

#93503D

#663629

#3C1F17

Saturation

#917A73

#B36651

#D9512B

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

4.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.02:1

Deuteranopia

#B36853

#908651

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B36853

#797956

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B36853

#B2676D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deathclaw 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

#C67B59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B36853

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3807E

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.

#4A8393

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: #B36853;

CSS — background

background-color: #B36853;

CSS Variable

--color-deathclaw-brown: #B36853;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deathclaw-brown': '#B36853' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B36853] text-[#B36853]

SCSS

$deathclaw-brown: #B36853;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B36853?

#B36853 is Deathclaw Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B36853 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deathclaw Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Deathclaw Brown?

Deathclaw 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 Deathclaw Brown?

You can download Deathclaw 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 Deathclaw Brown?

The hex code is #B36853. In RGB it's 179, 104, 83, and in HSL it's 13°, 39%, 51%.

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