REDS

Sable Cloaked

#C4A7A1

RGB 196, 167, 161 · HSL 10°, 23%, 70% · CMYK 0, 15, 18, 23

Sable Cloaked is #C4A7A1 in HEX — rgb(196, 167, 161), hsl(10°, 23%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 18%, 23%).

Sable Cloaked pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 23%, 70%. 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#C4A7A1

RGB196, 167, 161

HSL10°, 23%, 70%

HSV10°, 18%, 77%

CMYK0, 15, 18, 23

Decimal12887969

CSS RGBrgb(196, 167, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 23%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Patchwork Pink HDC-NT-06

ΔE 1.1 · #C5A8A0

Benjamin Moore

Frosted CC-8

ΔE 1.6 · #C0A5A1

PPG

Parfait 1059-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C8A6A1

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

ΔE 2.6 · #C8A89E

Dulux

Young Turk S07C3

ΔE 2.7 · #C9AEA9

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 3 · #C1A198

Valspar

Glamorous Taupe 2003-10A

ΔE 3.2 · #BEA89F

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 3.4 · #C1A097

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 3.5 · #C9B0AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.3 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.6 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 4.8 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 5 · #B8A7A2

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 11.8 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 12.3 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#C4A7A1

#A1BEC4

Analogous

#C4A1AD

#C4A7A1

#C4B8A1

Triadic

#C4A7A1

#A1C4A7

#A7A1C4

Split-Complementary

#C4A7A1

#A1C4B8

#A1ADC4

Tetradic

#C4A7A1

#ADC4A1

#A1BEC4

#B8A1C4

Monochromatic

#7D564F

#A77B72

#C4A7A1

#E2D3D0

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#C4A7A1

#BEC4A1

#A1BEC4

#A7A1C4

Compound

#C4A7A1

#C4B8A1

#A1BEC4

#A1ADC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0B8B4

#DACBC8

#E9E1E0

Darker

#AA7D74

#7B5249

#482F2A

Saturation

#B8AFAD

#C4A7A1

#E29383

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4A7A1

#B5B1A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4A7A1

#ACACA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4A7A1

#C4A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sable Cloaked 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

#D2AA94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4A7A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0AFB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#7EA9B2

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: #C4A7A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4A7A1;

CSS Variable

--color-sable-cloaked: #C4A7A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sable-cloaked': '#C4A7A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4A7A1] text-[#C4A7A1]

SCSS

$sable-cloaked: #C4A7A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4A7A1?

#C4A7A1 is Sable Cloaked, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C4A7A1 warm or cool?

Sable Cloaked reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sable Cloaked?

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

What colors pair well with Sable Cloaked?

Sable Cloaked 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 Sable Cloaked?

You can download Sable Cloaked 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 Sable Cloaked?

The hex code is #C4A7A1. In RGB it's 196, 167, 161, and in HSL it's 10°, 23%, 70%.

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