REDS

Simmering Ridge

#CA9280

RGB 202, 146, 128 · HSL 15°, 41%, 65% · CMYK 0, 28, 37, 21

Simmering Ridge is #CA9280 in HEX — rgb(202, 146, 128), hsl(15°, 41%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 37%, 21%).

Simmering Ridge pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 41%, 65%. 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#CA9280

RGB202, 146, 128

HSL15°, 41%, 65%

HSV15°, 37%, 79%

CMYK0, 28, 37, 21

Decimal13275776

CSS RGBrgb(202, 146, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 41%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 0.6 · #CB9281

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 1.5 · #CE9382

Benjamin Moore

Lightfoot CW-220

ΔE 2.1 · #C68F7A

PPG

Copper Trail 1066-5 · 16-27

ΔE 3.4 · #C18978

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

ΔE 3.4 · #C2907A

Valspar

Field of Flowers 2001-8A

ΔE 3.9 · #CD9489

Behr

Ginger Rose PPU2-9

ΔE 4.2 · #BE8775

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

ΔE 4.6 · #C09078

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 4.6 · #BD8773

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.4 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.4 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 16 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CA9280

#81B8CA

Analogous

#CA8193

#CA9280

#CAB881

Triadic

#CA9280

#81CA93

#9381CA

Split-Complementary

#CA9280

#81CAB8

#8193CA

Tetradic

#CA9280

#93CA81

#81B8CA

#B881CA

Monochromatic

#7E4735

#B4654B

#CA9280

#E1C2B7

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#CA9280

#B8CA81

#81B8CA

#9381CA

Compound

#CA9280

#CAB881

#81B8CA

#8193CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5A99A

#DCC0B7

#E9DBD7

Darker

#B96A50

#844732

#4E291C

Saturation

#B1A09B

#CA9381

#E58667

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA9280

#AFA77F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA9280

#9D9D83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA9280

#C99195

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Simmering Ridge 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

#D79A7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA9280

Daylight 5500K

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

#C49F9F

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.

#65A1B5

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: #CA9280;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA9280;

CSS Variable

--color-simmering-ridge: #CA9280;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simmering-ridge': '#CA9280' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA9280] text-[#CA9280]

SCSS

$simmering-ridge: #CA9280;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA9280?

#CA9280 is Simmering Ridge, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA9280 warm or cool?

Simmering Ridge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Simmering Ridge?

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

What colors pair well with Simmering Ridge?

Simmering Ridge 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 Simmering Ridge?

You can download Simmering Ridge 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 Simmering Ridge?

The hex code is #CA9280. In RGB it's 202, 146, 128, and in HSL it's 15°, 41%, 65%.

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