REDS

Red Orpiment

#CD6D57

RGB 205, 109, 87 · HSL 11°, 54%, 57% · CMYK 0, 47, 58, 20

Red Orpiment is #CD6D57 in HEX — rgb(205, 109, 87), hsl(11°, 54%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 58%, 20%).

Red Orpiment pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 54%, 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#CD6D57

RGB205, 109, 87

HSL11°, 54%, 57%

HSV11°, 58%, 80%

CMYK0, 47, 58, 20

Decimal13462871

CSS RGBrgb(205, 109, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 54%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 2.3 · #CD6953

Benjamin Moore

Rich 028

ΔE 2.6 · #CF6D53

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 3.4 · #CC6653

Valspar

Roasted Pumpkin 2005-3A

ΔE 3.8 · #CD6651

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 3.9 · #CC6758

Behr

Oxide M200-6

ΔE 4.9 · #C0604D

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 4.9 · #DD7861

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 5.4 · #D0664F

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 6.4 · #DF745B

Dulux

Annular S06G7

ΔE 6.8 · #E17360

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 7.1 · #BD6D53

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.7 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 9.3 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.4 · #C57B67

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.5 · #E87257

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 12.5 · #B44C43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#CD6D57

#56B7CD

Analogous

#CD567C

#CD6D57

#CDA756

Triadic

#CD6D57

#56CD6C

#6C56CD

Split-Complementary

#CD6D57

#56CDA7

#567CCD

Tetradic

#CD6D57

#7CCD56

#56B7CD

#A756CD

Monochromatic

#6A2D20

#A54631

#CD6D57

#DE9F91

#F0D3CC

Rectangle

#CD6D57

#B7CD56

#56B7CD

#6C56CD

Compound

#CD6D57

#CDA756

#56B7CD

#567CCD

Variations

Lighter

#D78978

#DBAA9F

#E7CFCA

Darker

#B64B32

#7F3220

#4B1C12

Saturation

#A38680

#CD6C56

#E65C3D

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

3.55:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.92:1

Deuteranopia

#CD6D57

#A19654

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD6D57

#84845A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD6D57

#CC6D75

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Orpiment 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

#D97E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD6D57

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68381

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.

#439FB4

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: #CD6D57;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD6D57;

CSS Variable

--color-red-orpiment: #CD6D57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-orpiment': '#CD6D57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD6D57] text-[#CD6D57]

SCSS

$red-orpiment: #CD6D57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD6D57?

#CD6D57 is Red Orpiment, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD6D57 warm or cool?

Red Orpiment reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Red Orpiment?

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

What colors pair well with Red Orpiment?

Red Orpiment 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 Red Orpiment?

You can download Red Orpiment 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 Red Orpiment?

The hex code is #CD6D57. In RGB it's 205, 109, 87, and in HSL it's 11°, 54%, 57%.

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