REDS

Muted Clay

#CF8A78

RGB 207, 138, 120 · HSL 12°, 48%, 64% · CMYK 0, 33, 42, 19

Muted Clay is #CF8A78 in HEX — rgb(207, 138, 120), hsl(12°, 48%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 42%, 19%).

Muted Clay pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 48%, 64%. 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#CF8A78

RGB207, 138, 120

HSL12°, 48%, 64%

HSV12°, 42%, 81%

CMYK0, 33, 42, 19

Decimal13601400

CSS RGBrgb(207, 138, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 48%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Terra Earth 2003-5C

ΔE 1.4 · #CE8C79

Benjamin Moore

Peaches 040

ΔE 1.5 · #CC8675

PPG

Orange Essential 1063-5

ΔE 2.7 · #D1907C

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 3.2 · #CF8571

Dulux

Helena Rose S07F5

ΔE 3.5 · #D28872

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 3.6 · #CD8E7F

Behr

Vintage Coral MQ4-32

ΔE 3.6 · #D58876

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 4.2 · #C6876F

Vista Paint

Cinnamon Rose K-1123

ΔE 4.5 · #CF857B

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 4.8 · #DB9785

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.1 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.9 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.5 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.5 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.7 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#CF8A78

#77BECF

Analogous

#CF7792

#CF8A78

#CFB577

Triadic

#CF8A78

#77CF89

#8977CF

Split-Complementary

#CF8A78

#77CFB5

#7792CF

Tetradic

#CF8A78

#92CF77

#77BECF

#B577CF

Monochromatic

#803E2D

#B95941

#CF8A78

#E3BAB0

#F7EBE8

Rectangle

#CF8A78

#BECF77

#77BECF

#8977CF

Compound

#CF8A78

#CFB577

#77BECF

#7792CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9A092

#DEBAB1

#EAD8D4

Darker

#C15D44

#893D2A

#512317

Saturation

#B09B96

#CF8977

#E77A5F

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF8A78

#AEA577

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF8A78

#99997B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF8A78

#CE898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Muted 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

#DB9475

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF8A78

Daylight 5500K

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

#C89999

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#5BA7BA

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: #CF8A78;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF8A78;

CSS Variable

--color-muted-clay: #CF8A78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muted-clay': '#CF8A78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF8A78] text-[#CF8A78]

SCSS

$muted-clay: #CF8A78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF8A78?

#CF8A78 is Muted Clay, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CF8A78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muted Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Muted Clay?

Muted 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 Muted Clay?

You can download Muted 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 Muted Clay?

The hex code is #CF8A78. In RGB it's 207, 138, 120, and in HSL it's 12°, 48%, 64%.

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