REDS

Fall Leaf

#B9634D

RGB 185, 99, 77 · HSL 12°, 44%, 51% · CMYK 0, 46, 58, 27

Fall Leaf is #B9634D in HEX — rgb(185, 99, 77), hsl(12°, 44%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 58%, 27%).

Fall Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 44%, 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#B9634D

RGB185, 99, 77

HSL12°, 44%, 51%

HSV12°, 58%, 73%

CMYK0, 46, 58, 27

Decimal12149581

CSS RGBrgb(185, 99, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 44%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fall Leaf 2009-5

Exact match

Behr

Warm Cider HDC-FL13-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BF6953

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 2.7 · #BF6955

Benjamin Moore

Spiced 034

ΔE 2.8 · #B76150

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 3.2 · #B05C44

Vista Paint

Pebblestone Clay K-1089

ΔE 3.5 · #AF6049

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 4.2 · #AF5941

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 4.8 · #AA5842

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 6 · #AC5D3E

Sherwin-Williams

Reynard SW6348

ΔE 6 · #B46848

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 6.8 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 7.3 · #CC6653

Dulux

Pompeian Pink S06F7

ΔE 7.3 · #C77462

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.4 · #B64F48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 10.8 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14 · #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

#B9634D

#4BA3B9

Analogous

#B94B6C

#B9634D

#B9984B

Triadic

#B9634D

#4BB961

#614BB9

Split-Complementary

#B9634D

#4BB998

#4B6CB9

Tetradic

#B9634D

#6CB94B

#4BA3B9

#984BB9

Monochromatic

#4D271E

#844433

#B9634D

#CE9182

#E4C2B9

Rectangle

#B9634D

#A3B94B

#4BA3B9

#614BB9

Compound

#B9634D

#B9984B

#4BA3B9

#4B6CB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7816F

#D0A398

#E1CBC6

Darker

#984B38

#6A3325

#3F1D15

Saturation

#937872

#B9614B

#DC4C28

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

4.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.95:1

Deuteranopia

#B9634D

#92874A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9634D

#777750

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9634D

#B8636A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fall Leaf 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

#CA7755

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9634D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B77C79

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.

#458798

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: #B9634D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9634D;

CSS Variable

--color-fall-leaf: #B9634D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fall-leaf': '#B9634D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9634D] text-[#B9634D]

SCSS

$fall-leaf: #B9634D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9634D?

#B9634D is Fall Leaf, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B9634D warm or cool?

Fall Leaf reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fall Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Fall Leaf?

Fall Leaf 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 Fall Leaf?

You can download Fall Leaf 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 Fall Leaf?

The hex code is #B9634D. In RGB it's 185, 99, 77, and in HSL it's 12°, 44%, 51%.

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