REDS

Electric Brown

#B56257

RGB 181, 98, 87 · HSL 7°, 39%, 53% · CMYK 0, 46, 52, 29

Electric Brown is #B56257 in HEX — rgb(181, 98, 87), hsl(7°, 39%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 52%, 29%).

Electric Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 39%, 53%. 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#B56257

RGB181, 98, 87

HSL7°, 39%, 53%

HSV7°, 52%, 71%

CMYK0, 46, 52, 29

Decimal11887191

CSS RGBrgb(181, 98, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 39%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crimson 1299

ΔE 0.9 · #B76257

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 1.5 · #B45F56

Hallman-Lindsay

Angelic Choir 58

ΔE 1.8 · #B8665C

Vista Paint

Angelic Choir C-57

ΔE 2.2 · #B6665C

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 2.7 · #AD5E54

Behr

Chimayo Red QE-04

ΔE 3.3 · #B06459

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 3.8 · #B3675D

PPG

Wright Deep Rust FLLW370

ΔE 4 · #AE6456

Valspar

Rare Sienna 2010-7

ΔE 4.5 · #A7584C

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 5 · #A85953

Dulux

Shepherd's Warning S03G7

ΔE 5.9 · #C06C68

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.7 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7.8 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11 · #C27355

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.2 · #D36E70

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.8 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#B56257

#58ABB6

Analogous

#B6587C

#B56257

#B69258

Triadic

#B56257

#58B663

#6358B6

Split-Complementary

#B56257

#58B692

#587CB6

Tetradic

#B56257

#7CB658

#58ABB6

#9258B6

Monochromatic

#522924

#87443B

#B56257

#CD958E

#E5C7C3

Rectangle

#B56257

#ABB658

#58ABB6

#6358B6

Compound

#B56257

#B69258

#58ABB6

#587CB6

Variations

Lighter

#C5827A

#CFA59F

#E1CCCA

Darker

#984A40

#6A322A

#3F1C18

Saturation

#957C79

#B66358

#DA4734

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

4.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.85:1

Deuteranopia

#B56257

#8E8554

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B56257

#767659

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B56257

#B46369

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Electric 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

#C7765C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B56257

Daylight 5500K

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

#B47B81

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.

#4D9099

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: #B56257;

CSS — background

background-color: #B56257;

CSS Variable

--color-electric-brown: #B56257;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'electric-brown': '#B56257' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B56257] text-[#B56257]

SCSS

$electric-brown: #B56257;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B56257?

#B56257 is Electric Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B56257 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Electric Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Electric Brown?

Electric 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 Electric Brown?

You can download Electric 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 Electric Brown?

The hex code is #B56257. In RGB it's 181, 98, 87, and in HSL it's 7°, 39%, 53%.

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