REDS

Brandied Apricot

#C27275

RGB 194, 114, 117 · HSL 358°, 40%, 60% · CMYK 0, 41, 40, 24

Brandied Apricot is #C27275 in HEX — rgb(194, 114, 117), hsl(358°, 40%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 40%, 24%).

Brandied Apricot pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 40%, 60%. 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#C27275

RGB194, 114, 117

HSL358°, 40%, 60%

HSV358°, 41%, 76%

CMYK0, 41, 40, 24

Decimal12743285

CSS RGBrgb(194, 114, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 40%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cranberry 1051-5

ΔE 1.1 · #C27277

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 1.5 · #BF6E72

Valspar

Playful Pink 2001-3B

ΔE 1.6 · #C06E71

Dulux

Pink Dazzle S02H6

ΔE 2.9 · #C97379

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 3.6 · #BA7176

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 3.7 · #C47977

Benjamin Moore

Cinco 1286

ΔE 4 · #C46C6F

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 5.1 · #B66972

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 5.2 · #BB6569

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 5.2 · #C47D7C

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 7.7 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.1 · #DF8686

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.5 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.4 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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 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

#C27275

#70C2BF

Analogous

#C2709C

#C27275

#C29670

Triadic

#C27275

#73C270

#7073C2

Split-Complementary

#C27275

#70C296

#709CC2

Tetradic

#C27275

#9CC270

#70C2BF

#9670C2

Monochromatic

#6B2E30

#A14548

#C27275

#D9A6A7

#F0DBDC

Rectangle

#C27275

#C2BF70

#70C2BF

#7073C2

Compound

#C27275

#C29670

#70C2BF

#709CC2

Variations

Lighter

#CE8D8F

#D7ADAE

#E5D1D2

Darker

#AE474A

#792F32

#471A1C

Saturation

#A58D8E

#C27073

#E05256

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.96:1

Deuteranopia

#C27275

#9B9473

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C27275

#848475

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C27275

#C07579

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brandied Apricot 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

#D18273

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C27275

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE8797

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.

#58ADAA

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: #C27275;

CSS — background

background-color: #C27275;

CSS Variable

--color-brandied-apricot: #C27275;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brandied-apricot': '#C27275' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C27275] text-[#C27275]

SCSS

$brandied-apricot: #C27275;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C27275?

#C27275 is Brandied Apricot, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C27275 warm or cool?

Brandied Apricot reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Brandied Apricot?

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

What colors pair well with Brandied Apricot?

Brandied Apricot 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 Brandied Apricot?

You can download Brandied Apricot 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 Brandied Apricot?

The hex code is #C27275. In RGB it's 194, 114, 117, and in HSL it's 358°, 40%, 60%.

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