REDS

Sociable

#CF8C76

RGB 207, 140, 118 · HSL 15°, 48%, 64% · CMYK 0, 32, 43, 19

Sociable is #CF8C76 in HEX — rgb(207, 140, 118), hsl(15°, 48%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 43%, 19%).

Sociable pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 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#CF8C76

RGB207, 140, 118

HSL15°, 48%, 64%

HSV15°, 43%, 81%

CMYK0, 32, 43, 19

Decimal13601910

CSS RGBrgb(207, 140, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 48%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Terra Earth 2003-5C

ΔE 1.8 · #CE8C79

PPG

Orange Essential 1063-5

ΔE 2.1 · #D1907C

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 2.9 · #C6876F

Benjamin Moore

Peaches 040

ΔE 3.3 · #CC8675

Dulux

Helena Rose S07F5

ΔE 3.3 · #D28872

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 3.7 · #CF8571

Sherwin-Williams

Subdued Sienna SW9009

ΔE 4.1 · #CC896C

Behr

Cabana Melon MQ4-39

ΔE 4.3 · #C68269

Vista Paint

Spice Island K-1074

ΔE 4.5 · #C1816B

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 4.9 · #DB9785

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 5.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.6 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.8 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.2 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.2 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 13.2 · #FAA495

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CF8C76

#77B9CF

Analogous

#CF778D

#CF8C76

#CFB977

Triadic

#CF8C76

#77CF8D

#8D77CF

Split-Complementary

#CF8C76

#77CFB9

#778DCF

Tetradic

#CF8C76

#8DCF77

#77B9CF

#B977CF

Monochromatic

#80422D

#B95F41

#CF8C76

#E3BDB0

#F7ECE8

Rectangle

#CF8C76

#B9CF77

#77B9CF

#8D77CF

Compound

#CF8C76

#CFB977

#77B9CF

#778DCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9A492

#DEBDB1

#EAD9D4

Darker

#C16344

#89422A

#512617

Saturation

#B09D96

#CF8D77

#E7815F

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF8C76

#AFA575

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF8C76

#9A9A79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF8C76

#CE8B90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sociable 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

#DB9674

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF8C76

Daylight 5500K

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

#C89B98

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.

#5BA2BA

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: #CF8C76;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF8C76;

CSS Variable

--color-sociable: #CF8C76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sociable': '#CF8C76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF8C76] text-[#CF8C76]

SCSS

$sociable: #CF8C76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF8C76?

#CF8C76 is Sociable, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CF8C76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sociable?

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

What colors pair well with Sociable?

Sociable 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 Sociable?

You can download Sociable 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 Sociable?

The hex code is #CF8C76. In RGB it's 207, 140, 118, and in HSL it's 15°, 48%, 64%.

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