REDS

Dusted Clay

#CC7357

RGB 204, 115, 87 · HSL 14°, 53%, 57% · CMYK 0, 44, 57, 20

Dusted Clay is #CC7357 in HEX — rgb(204, 115, 87), hsl(14°, 53%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 57%, 20%).

Dusted Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 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#CC7357

RGB204, 115, 87

HSL14°, 53%, 57%

HSV14°, 57%, 80%

CMYK0, 44, 57, 20

Decimal13398871

CSS RGBrgb(204, 115, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 53%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 3.6 · #C5714F

Behr

Orange Liqueur M210-6

ΔE 3.9 · #C76C4C

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Peanut DE5180

ΔE 4 · #C57556

Benjamin Moore

Rich 028

ΔE 4.3 · #CF6D53

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 4.5 · #C27355

Kilz

Peruvian Orange LB280-01

ΔE 5.2 · #C8754F

Valspar

Spanish Dancer 2005-3B

ΔE 5.5 · #DC7D66

PPG

Summer Sunset 1192-6

ΔE 5.6 · #D88167

Dulux

Gold Pheasant S07F6

ΔE 5.7 · #C6765F

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 5.7 · #CD6953

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 5.9 · #C27654

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 6 · #DD7861

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 7 · #D37A51

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.6 · #C57B67

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 13.1 · #E87257

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 15.2 · #A65E2E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#CC7357

#57B0CB

Analogous

#CB5776

#CC7357

#CBAC57

Triadic

#CC7357

#57CB72

#7257CB

Split-Complementary

#CC7357

#57CBAC

#5776CB

Tetradic

#CC7357

#76CB57

#57B0CB

#AC57CB

Monochromatic

#693120

#A44D32

#CC7357

#DDA392

#EFD4CC

Rectangle

#CC7357

#B0CB57

#57B0CB

#7257CB

Compound

#CC7357

#CBAC57

#57B0CB

#5776CB

Variations

Lighter

#D68E79

#DBADA0

#E7D1CA

Darker

#B55234

#7F3721

#4B1F12

Saturation

#A38880

#CB7257

#E5653D

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#CC7357

#A49754

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC7357

#88885B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC7357

#CB7279

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dusted 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

#D8835C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC7357

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68881

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#4499B3

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: #CC7357;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC7357;

CSS Variable

--color-dusted-clay: #CC7357;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusted-clay': '#CC7357' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC7357] text-[#CC7357]

SCSS

$dusted-clay: #CC7357;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC7357?

#CC7357 is Dusted Clay, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC7357 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusted Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Dusted Clay?

Dusted 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 Dusted Clay?

You can download Dusted 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 Dusted Clay?

The hex code is #CC7357. In RGB it's 204, 115, 87, and in HSL it's 14°, 53%, 57%.

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