REDS

Sun Baked

#CD6E53

RGB 205, 110, 83 · HSL 13°, 55%, 56% · CMYK 0, 46, 60, 20

Sun Baked is #CD6E53 in HEX — rgb(205, 110, 83), hsl(13°, 55%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 60%, 20%).

Sun Baked pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 55%, 56%. 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#CD6E53

RGB205, 110, 83

HSL13°, 55%, 56%

HSV13°, 60%, 80%

CMYK0, 46, 60, 20

Decimal13463123

CSS RGBrgb(205, 110, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 55%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rich 028

ΔE 1.3 · #CF6D53

Behr

Orange Liqueur M210-6

ΔE 3 · #C76C4C

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 3.1 · #CD6953

Valspar

Roasted Pumpkin 2005-3A

ΔE 4.4 · #CD6651

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 4.8 · #CC6653

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 5.2 · #DD7861

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 5.2 · #D0664F

PPG

Rustic Pottery 1193-6 · 17-15

ΔE 6 · #DF745B

Dunn-Edwards

Southwestern Clay DE5124

ΔE 6.2 · #CC6758

Kilz

Peruvian Orange LB280-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C8754F

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.2 · #C27355

Dulux

Show Business S08G7

ΔE 7.4 · #DD7F5A

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.6 · #C27654

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 10.7 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.3 · #C57B67

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 13.5 · #C35831

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

#CD6E53

#51B2CD

Analogous

#CD5174

#CD6E53

#CDAA51

Triadic

#CD6E53

#51CD6C

#6C51CD

Split-Complementary

#CD6E53

#51CDAA

#5174CD

Tetradic

#CD6E53

#74CD51

#51B2CD

#AA51CD

Monochromatic

#672E1E

#A2482F

#CD6E53

#DE9E8C

#EFD0C8

Rectangle

#CD6E53

#B2CD51

#51B2CD

#6C51CD

Compound

#CD6E53

#CDAA51

#51B2CD

#5174CD

Variations

Lighter

#D78974

#DBAA9C

#E7CFC9

Darker

#B44D30

#7E341F

#4B1D11

Saturation

#A1847C

#CD6C51

#E65E38

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

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.95:1

Deuteranopia

#CD6E53

#A2964F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD6E53

#858557

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD6E53

#CC6D75

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sun Baked 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

#D97F59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD6E53

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6847E

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.

#419AB2

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: #CD6E53;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD6E53;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-baked: #CD6E53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-baked': '#CD6E53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD6E53] text-[#CD6E53]

SCSS

$sun-baked: #CD6E53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD6E53?

#CD6E53 is Sun Baked, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD6E53 warm or cool?

Sun Baked reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sun Baked?

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

What colors pair well with Sun Baked?

Sun Baked 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 Sun Baked?

You can download Sun Baked 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 Sun Baked?

The hex code is #CD6E53. In RGB it's 205, 110, 83, and in HSL it's 13°, 55%, 56%.

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