REDS

Autumn Malt

#CFA097

RGB 207, 160, 151 · HSL 10°, 37%, 70% · CMYK 0, 23, 27, 19

Autumn Malt is #CFA097 in HEX — rgb(207, 160, 151), hsl(10°, 37%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 27%, 19%).

Autumn Malt pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 37%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CFA097

RGB207, 160, 151

HSL10°, 37%, 70%

HSV10°, 27%, 81%

CMYK0, 23, 27, 19

Decimal13607063

CSS RGBrgb(207, 160, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 37%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Autumn Malt 230F-4

Exact match

PPG

Raffia Cream 1056-4

ΔE 1.9 · #CDA09A

Dulux

Raspberry Kahlua S07D4

ΔE 2.2 · #C99F96

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 2.2 · #CCA195

Benjamin Moore

Titanic 2092-50

ΔE 2.4 · #CC9F9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 3.3 · #C89A8D

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 3.4 · #D6A496

Vista Paint

Calliope C-43

ΔE 3.7 · #C79A8C

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 4.5 · #C59F91

Valspar

Gilman Rose 1008-8A

ΔE 4.9 · #C69592

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 7 · #D2A994

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.2 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.9 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.4 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#CFA097

#96C5CF

Analogous

#CF96A9

#CFA097

#CFBC96

Triadic

#CFA097

#96CFA0

#A096CF

Split-Complementary

#CFA097

#96CFBC

#96A9CF

Tetradic

#CFA097

#A9CF96

#96C5CF

#BC96CF

Monochromatic

#8C4D40

#B77062

#CFA097

#E7CFCB

#F7EFEE

Rectangle

#CFA097

#C5CF96

#96C5CF

#A096CF

Compound

#CFA097

#CFBC96

#96C5CF

#96A9CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8B3AB

#E0C7C3

#EBE0DD

Darker

#BA7263

#8A483A

#512921

Saturation

#BBADAA

#CFA096

#E7907E

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFA097

#B7B197

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFA097

#A9A998

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFA097

#CEA0A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Autumn Malt 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

#DBA58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFA097

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8AAB1

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.

#77ADB8

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: #CFA097;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFA097;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-malt: #CFA097;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-malt': '#CFA097' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFA097] text-[#CFA097]

SCSS

$autumn-malt: #CFA097;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFA097?

#CFA097 is Autumn Malt, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CFA097 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn Malt?

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

What colors pair well with Autumn Malt?

Autumn Malt 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 Autumn Malt?

You can download Autumn Malt 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 Autumn Malt?

The hex code is #CFA097. In RGB it's 207, 160, 151, and in HSL it's 10°, 37%, 70%.

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