REDS

Southwestern Clay

#CC6758

RGB 204, 103, 88 · HSL 8°, 53%, 57% · CMYK 0, 50, 57, 20

Southwestern Clay is #CC6758 in HEX — rgb(204, 103, 88), hsl(8°, 53%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 57%, 20%).

Southwestern Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 53%, 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#CC6758

RGB204, 103, 88

HSL8°, 53%, 57%

HSV8°, 57%, 80%

CMYK0, 50, 57, 20

Decimal13395800

CSS RGBrgb(204, 103, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 53%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 1.9 · #C76356

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 2.5 · #CC6653

Behr

Japanese Kimono PPU1-5

ΔE 2.8 · #CC6359

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 3.7 · #CD6953

Valspar

Roasted Pumpkin 2005-3A

ΔE 3.8 · #CD6651

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 4.3 · #C26157

Benjamin Moore

Rich 028

ΔE 5.7 · #CF6D53

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 5.7 · #D0664F

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 6.9 · #E17360

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.1 · #E36E5A

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 9.6 · #BD6D53

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.8 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11 · #C27355

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.2 · #E87257

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

#CC6758

#57BCCB

Analogous

#CB5782

#CC6758

#CBA157

Triadic

#CC6758

#57CB67

#6757CB

Split-Complementary

#CC6758

#57CBA1

#5782CB

Tetradic

#CC6758

#82CB57

#57BCCB

#A157CB

Monochromatic

#692A20

#A44132

#CC6758

#DD9C92

#EFD1CC

Rectangle

#CC6758

#BCCB57

#57BCCB

#6757CB

Compound

#CC6758

#CBA157

#57BCCB

#5782CB

Variations

Lighter

#D68579

#DBA7A0

#E7CECA

Darker

#B54534

#7F2E21

#4B1A12

Saturation

#A38580

#CB6757

#E5543D

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.65:1

Deuteranopia

#CC6758

#9E9354

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC6758

#80805A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC6758

#CA6870

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Southwestern Clay 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

#D87A5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC6758

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67F81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#44A4B3

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: #CC6758;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC6758;

CSS Variable

--color-southwestern-clay: #CC6758;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'southwestern-clay': '#CC6758' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC6758] text-[#CC6758]

SCSS

$southwestern-clay: #CC6758;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC6758?

#CC6758 is Southwestern Clay, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC6758 warm or cool?

Southwestern Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Southwestern Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Southwestern Clay?

Southwestern Clay 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 Southwestern Clay?

You can download Southwestern Clay 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 Southwestern Clay?

The hex code is #CC6758. In RGB it's 204, 103, 88, and in HSL it's 8°, 53%, 57%.

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