REDS

Tapestry Red

#C16861

RGB 193, 104, 97 · HSL 4°, 44%, 57% · CMYK 0, 46, 50, 24

Tapestry Red is #C16861 in HEX — rgb(193, 104, 97), hsl(4°, 44%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 50%, 24%).

Tapestry Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 44%, 57%. 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#C16861

RGB193, 104, 97

HSL4°, 44%, 57%

HSV4°, 50%, 76%

CMYK0, 46, 50, 24

Decimal12675169

CSS RGBrgb(193, 104, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 44%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tapestry Red HDC-CL-10

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2089-30

ΔE 3 · #C36D61

Dulux

Bombay Pink S04F7

ΔE 3.2 · #C9706A

Hallman-Lindsay

Angelic Choir 58

ΔE 3.4 · #B8665C

Vista Paint

Angelic Choir C-57

ΔE 4.2 · #B6665C

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 4.2 · #B45F56

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 4.5 · #CD746D

Valspar

Sonora Rose 2002-3B

ΔE 4.8 · #C86C6D

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 5.2 · #C26157

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 5.9 · #B3675D

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 6.4 · #AD5E54

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 7.1 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.9 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 11.2 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.1 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.4 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#C16861

#61BBC2

Analogous

#C2618B

#C16861

#C29861

Triadic

#C16861

#61C268

#6861C2

Split-Complementary

#C16861

#61C298

#618BC2

Tetradic

#C16861

#8BC261

#61BBC2

#9861C2

Monochromatic

#632B27

#9A423C

#C16861

#D79C98

#ECD1CF

Rectangle

#C16861

#BBC261

#61BBC2

#6861C2

Compound

#C16861

#C29861

#61BBC2

#618BC2

Variations

Lighter

#CE8681

#D6A8A5

#E4CECD

Darker

#AA463F

#772E29

#461A17

Saturation

#A08583

#C26861

#E04D42

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.42:1

Deuteranopia

#C16861

#978E5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C16861

#7D7D62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C16861

#BF6A70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tapestry Red 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

#D07B64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C16861

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8088

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#4DA4AA

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: #C16861;

CSS — background

background-color: #C16861;

CSS Variable

--color-tapestry-red: #C16861;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tapestry-red': '#C16861' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C16861] text-[#C16861]

SCSS

$tapestry-red: #C16861;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C16861?

#C16861 is Tapestry Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C16861 warm or cool?

Tapestry Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tapestry Red?

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

What colors pair well with Tapestry Red?

Tapestry Red 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 Tapestry Red?

You can download Tapestry Red 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 Tapestry Red?

The hex code is #C16861. In RGB it's 193, 104, 97, and in HSL it's 4°, 44%, 57%.

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