REDS

Miami Spice

#C46A5E

RGB 196, 106, 94 · HSL 7°, 46%, 57% · CMYK 0, 46, 52, 23

Miami Spice is #C46A5E in HEX — rgb(196, 106, 94), hsl(7°, 46%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 52%, 23%).

Miami Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 46%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C46A5E

RGB196, 106, 94

HSL7°, 46%, 57%

HSV7°, 52%, 77%

CMYK0, 46, 52, 23

Decimal12872286

CSS RGBrgb(196, 106, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 46%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Miami Spice 220D-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2089-30

ΔE 2.1 · #C36D61

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 3.3 · #CC7365

Vista Paint

It's My Party C-1073

ΔE 3.3 · #CA7262

Dulux

Persimmon S05G7

ΔE 3.5 · #C97168

PPG

Cajun Spice 1191-6

ΔE 3.8 · #C3705F

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 4.4 · #BF6955

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.1 · #CD746D

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 5.3 · #C76356

Valspar

Island Salsa 2003-3A

ΔE 5.3 · #BB5D50

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 7.5 · #AD5E54

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.4 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.9 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.7 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10 · #AA5842

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.2 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#C46A5E

#5FB8C4

Analogous

#C45F86

#C46A5E

#C49D5F

Triadic

#C46A5E

#5FC46B

#6B5FC4

Split-Complementary

#C46A5E

#5FC49D

#5F86C4

Tetradic

#C46A5E

#86C45F

#5FB8C4

#9D5FC4

Monochromatic

#652D25

#9C453A

#C46A5E

#D89E97

#EDD2CF

Rectangle

#C46A5E

#B8C45F

#5FB8C4

#6B5FC4

Compound

#C46A5E

#C49D5F

#5FB8C4

#5F86C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0887F

#D7A9A3

#E5CFCC

Darker

#AC493C

#783127

#471C16

Saturation

#A08682

#C46B5F

#E15441

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.57:1

Deuteranopia

#C46A5E

#9A905B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C46A5E

#7F7F60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C46A5E

#C26B71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Miami Spice 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

#D27C62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C46A5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C08186

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.

#4BA1AC

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: #C46A5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C46A5E;

CSS Variable

--color-miami-spice: #C46A5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'miami-spice': '#C46A5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C46A5E] text-[#C46A5E]

SCSS

$miami-spice: #C46A5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C46A5E?

#C46A5E is Miami Spice, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C46A5E warm or cool?

Miami Spice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Miami Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Miami Spice?

Miami Spice 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 Miami Spice?

You can download Miami Spice 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 Miami Spice?

The hex code is #C46A5E. In RGB it's 196, 106, 94, and in HSL it's 7°, 46%, 57%.

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