REDS

Reed Mace

#CD5E3C

RGB 205, 94, 60 · HSL 14°, 59%, 52% · CMYK 0, 54, 71, 20

Reed Mace is #CD5E3C in HEX — rgb(205, 94, 60), hsl(14°, 59%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 71%, 20%).

Reed Mace pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 59%, 52%. 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#CD5E3C

RGB205, 94, 60

HSL14°, 59%, 52%

HSV14°, 71%, 80%

CMYK0, 54, 71, 20

Decimal13459004

CSS RGBrgb(205, 94, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 59%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2170-20

ΔE 1.3 · #CC5F3E

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 2.5 · #CE5F38

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 3.7 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 3.9 · #C35831

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 4 · #C35530

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 4.2 · #C35539

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 4.4 · #CA5A31

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 4.6 · #C9543A

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 5.2 · #CF5942

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 7.2 · #CF6837

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 7.6 · #CC6735

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 7.8 · #BA5B3A

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 8 · #DF5E47

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 8.4 · #DA5838

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 10.2 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.8 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#CD5E3C

#3CABCD

Analogous

#CD3C63

#CD5E3C

#CDA63C

Triadic

#CD5E3C

#3CCD5E

#5E3CCD

Split-Complementary

#CD5E3C

#3CCDA6

#3C63CD

Tetradic

#CD5E3C

#63CD3C

#3CABCD

#A63CCD

Monochromatic

#592617

#964127

#CD5E3C

#DC9079

#ECC3B6

Rectangle

#CD5E3C

#ABCD3C

#3CABCD

#5E3CCD

Compound

#CD5E3C

#CDA63C

#3CABCD

#3C63CD

Variations

Lighter

#D77E63

#DAA291

#E6CBC2

Darker

#AC4728

#78301A

#471B0E

Saturation

#9A796F

#CD5E3C

#E65123

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.26:1

Deuteranopia

#CD5E3C

#9D8F36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD5E3C

#7B7B42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD5E3C

#CC5E68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Reed Mace 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

#D97348

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD5E3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6786C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#388FA9

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: #CD5E3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD5E3C;

CSS Variable

--color-reed-mace: #CD5E3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reed-mace': '#CD5E3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD5E3C] text-[#CD5E3C]

SCSS

$reed-mace: #CD5E3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD5E3C?

#CD5E3C is Reed Mace, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD5E3C warm or cool?

Reed Mace reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Reed Mace?

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

What colors pair well with Reed Mace?

Reed Mace 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 Reed Mace?

You can download Reed Mace 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 Reed Mace?

The hex code is #CD5E3C. In RGB it's 205, 94, 60, and in HSL it's 14°, 59%, 52%.

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