REDS

Red Earth

#C57B67

RGB 197, 123, 103 · HSL 13°, 45%, 59% · CMYK 0, 38, 48, 23

Red Earth is #C57B67 in HEX — rgb(197, 123, 103), hsl(13°, 45%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 48%, 23%).

Red Earth pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 45%, 59%. 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#C57B67

RGB197, 123, 103

HSL13°, 45%, 59%

HSV13°, 48%, 77%

CMYK0, 38, 48, 23

Decimal12942183

CSS RGBrgb(197, 123, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 45%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

Exact match

Vista Paint

Prairie Island K-1090

ΔE 0.9 · #C57C69

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 1.2 · #C47967

Behr

Pinata MQ1-26

ΔE 2.2 · #BF7761

Benjamin Moore

Spiced 1201

ΔE 3.1 · #C27A6B

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 3.8 · #CF8571

Dulux

Gold Pheasant S07F6

ΔE 4 · #C6765F

Sherwin-Williams

Caribbean Coral SW2854

ΔE 4.2 · #BE795E

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 4.3 · #D2806C

PPG

Crushed Cinnamon 1063-6 · 16-28

ΔE 4.3 · #B7735E

Valspar

Florentine Clay 2003-5B

ΔE 4.5 · #B87463

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.4 · #C27355

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.2 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.4 · #CD746D

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.4 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.9 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#C57B67

#67B1C5

Analogous

#C56782

#C57B67

#C5AB67

Triadic

#C57B67

#67C57C

#7C67C5

Split-Complementary

#C57B67

#67C5AB

#6782C5

Tetradic

#C57B67

#82C567

#67B1C5

#AB67C5

Monochromatic

#6B3729

#A3543E

#C57B67

#DBAC9F

#F0DCD6

Rectangle

#C57B67

#B1C567

#67B1C5

#7C67C5

Compound

#C57B67

#C5AB67

#67B1C5

#6782C5

Variations

Lighter

#D19686

#D8B3A8

#E6D4CF

Darker

#B1583F

#7C3C2A

#492217

Saturation

#A58E88

#C57C67

#E26B4B

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.40:1

Deuteranopia

#C57B67

#A29865

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C57B67

#8B8B6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C57B67

#C47A80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Earth 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

#D38968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C57B67

Daylight 5500K

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

#C08E8D

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.

#4F9BB1

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: #C57B67;

CSS — background

background-color: #C57B67;

CSS Variable

--color-red-earth: #C57B67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-earth': '#C57B67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C57B67] text-[#C57B67]

SCSS

$red-earth: #C57B67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C57B67?

#C57B67 is Red Earth, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C57B67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Red Earth?

Red Earth 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 Red Earth?

You can download Red Earth 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 Red Earth?

The hex code is #C57B67. In RGB it's 197, 123, 103, and in HSL it's 13°, 45%, 59%.

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