REDS

Aztec Brick

#CC7761

RGB 204, 119, 97 · HSL 12°, 51%, 59% · CMYK 0, 42, 52, 20

Aztec Brick is #CC7761 in HEX — rgb(204, 119, 97), hsl(12°, 51%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 52%, 20%).

Aztec Brick pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 51%, 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#CC7761

RGB204, 119, 97

HSL12°, 51%, 59%

HSV12°, 52%, 80%

CMYK0, 42, 52, 20

Decimal13399905

CSS RGBrgb(204, 119, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 51%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aztec Brick 230D-5

Exact match

Dulux

Gold Pheasant S07F6

ΔE 2.3 · #C6765F

Benjamin Moore

Golden 033

ΔE 2.9 · #D47965

Vista Paint

It's My Party C-1073

ΔE 3.4 · #CA7262

PPG

Sahara Sun 1064-6

ΔE 3.8 · #C67363

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 3.9 · #D2806C

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 4.2 · #CC7365

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 4.5 · #D87B6A

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5 · #C27355

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 5.1 · #BD6D53

Valspar

Spanish Dancer 2005-3B

ΔE 5.4 · #DC7D66

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 5.5 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 6.8 · #C27654

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 7.2 · #C5714F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.7 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.8 · #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

#CC7761

#61B6CC

Analogous

#CC6181

#CC7761

#CCAC61

Triadic

#CC7761

#61CC76

#7661CC

Split-Complementary

#CC7761

#61CCAC

#6181CC

Tetradic

#CC7761

#81CC61

#61B6CC

#AC61CC

Monochromatic

#703324

#A94E37

#CC7761

#DFA89B

#F1DAD5

Rectangle

#CC7761

#B6CC61

#61B6CC

#7661CC

Compound

#CC7761

#CCAC61

#61B6CC

#6181CC

Variations

Lighter

#D69281

#DBB0A5

#E7D3CD

Darker

#B95238

#813724

#4C1F14

Saturation

#A68D86

#CC7661

#E56748

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

3.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.38:1

Deuteranopia

#CC7761

#A59A5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC7761

#8A8A64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC7761

#CB767D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Aztec Brick 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

#D88664

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC7761

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68B88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#49A1B7

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: #CC7761;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC7761;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec-brick: #CC7761;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec-brick': '#CC7761' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC7761] text-[#CC7761]

SCSS

$aztec-brick: #CC7761;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC7761?

#CC7761 is Aztec Brick, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC7761 warm or cool?

Aztec Brick reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aztec Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Aztec Brick?

Aztec Brick 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 Aztec Brick?

You can download Aztec Brick 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 Aztec Brick?

The hex code is #CC7761. In RGB it's 204, 119, 97, and in HSL it's 12°, 51%, 59%.

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