REDS

Auburn Glaze

#B58271

RGB 181, 130, 113 · HSL 15°, 31%, 58% · CMYK 0, 28, 38, 29

Auburn Glaze is #B58271 in HEX — rgb(181, 130, 113), hsl(15°, 31%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 38%, 29%).

Auburn Glaze pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 31%, 58%. 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#B58271

RGB181, 130, 113

HSL15°, 31%, 58%

HSV15°, 38%, 71%

CMYK0, 28, 38, 29

Decimal11895409

CSS RGBrgb(181, 130, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 31%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 0.9 · #B38070

PPG

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ΔE 1.5 · #B98675

Dulux

Pink Earth S07D6

ΔE 2.3 · #B08172

Valspar

Western Pink 2002-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #BD8775

Benjamin Moore

Santa 1189

ΔE 2.7 · #BC8978

Behr

Mars Red PPU2-11

ΔE 2.8 · #AE7D6F

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 3 · #BD8773

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 5.1 · #C08F80

Vista Paint

Brighton Beach K-1066

ΔE 6.5 · #B58669

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 6.8 · #B58A6E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.5 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.5 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 16.9 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#B58271

#73A5B5

Analogous

#B57383

#B58271

#B5A573

Triadic

#B58271

#73B583

#8373B5

Split-Complementary

#B58271

#73B5A5

#7383B5

Tetradic

#B58271

#83B573

#73A5B5

#A573B5

Monochromatic

#5E3C31

#905D4C

#B58271

#CFAFA5

#EADCD7

Rectangle

#B58271

#A5B573

#73A5B5

#8373B5

Compound

#B58271

#B5A573

#73A5B5

#7383B5

Variations

Lighter

#C49C8F

#D0B6AE

#E2D5D1

Darker

#9D6350

#6D4336

#40271E

Saturation

#9E8F8A

#B58373

#DA714E

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.40:1

Deuteranopia

#B58271

#9C9570

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B58271

#8C8C73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B58271

#B58185

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

#C78E70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B58271

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49394

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.

#5D8E9F

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: #B58271;

CSS — background

background-color: #B58271;

CSS Variable

--color-auburn-glaze: #B58271;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'auburn-glaze': '#B58271' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B58271] text-[#B58271]

SCSS

$auburn-glaze: #B58271;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B58271?

#B58271 is Auburn Glaze, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B58271 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 #B58271. In RGB it's 181, 130, 113, and in HSL it's 15°, 31%, 58%.

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