REDS

First Lady

#C27965

RGB 194, 121, 101 · HSL 13°, 43%, 58% · CMYK 0, 38, 48, 24

First Lady is #C27965 in HEX — rgb(194, 121, 101), hsl(13°, 43%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 48%, 24%).

First Lady pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 43%, 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#C27965

RGB194, 121, 101

HSL13°, 43%, 58%

HSV13°, 48%, 76%

CMYK0, 38, 48, 24

Decimal12745061

CSS RGBrgb(194, 121, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 43%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

First Lady C-1059

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 0.9 · #C57B67

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 1.3 · #C47967

Behr

Pinata MQ1-26

ΔE 1.4 · #BF7761

Benjamin Moore

Coral CSP-1135

ΔE 2.7 · #BE7B65

PPG

Crushed Cinnamon 1063-6 · 16-28

ΔE 3.4 · #B7735E

Valspar

Florentine Clay 2003-5B

ΔE 3.7 · #B87463

Sherwin-Williams

Caribbean Coral SW2854

ΔE 3.9 · #BE795E

Dulux

Gold Pheasant S07F6

ΔE 4.1 · #C6765F

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Saddle DE5187

ΔE 4.6 · #B5745C

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 4.6 · #CF8571

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.3 · #C27355

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.2 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.3 · #C27654

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.6 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.4 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#C27965

#66AEC2

Analogous

#C26680

#C27965

#C2A866

Triadic

#C27965

#66C27A

#7A66C2

Split-Complementary

#C27965

#66C2A8

#6680C2

Tetradic

#C27965

#80C266

#66AEC2

#A866C2

Monochromatic

#663629

#9D533F

#C27965

#D8A99D

#EED9D3

Rectangle

#C27965

#AEC266

#66AEC2

#7A66C2

Compound

#C27965

#C2A866

#66AEC2

#6680C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE9484

#D6B1A7

#E5D3CE

Darker

#AC5841

#783C2B

#472218

Saturation

#A28C86

#C27A66

#E06947

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.22:1

Deuteranopia

#C27965

#A09663

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C27965

#898968

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C27965

#C1787E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

First Lady 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

#D18767

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C27965

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE8C8B

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.

#5098AC

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: #C27965;

CSS — background

background-color: #C27965;

CSS Variable

--color-first-lady: #C27965;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-lady': '#C27965' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C27965] text-[#C27965]

SCSS

$first-lady: #C27965;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C27965?

#C27965 is First Lady, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C27965 warm or cool?

First Lady reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with First Lady?

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

What colors pair well with First Lady?

First Lady 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 First Lady?

You can download First Lady 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 First Lady?

The hex code is #C27965. In RGB it's 194, 121, 101, and in HSL it's 13°, 43%, 58%.

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