REDS

Zanci

#D38977

RGB 211, 137, 119 · HSL 12°, 51%, 65% · CMYK 0, 35, 44, 17

Zanci is #D38977 in HEX — rgb(211, 137, 119), hsl(12°, 51%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 44%, 17%).

Zanci pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 51%, 65%. 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#D38977

RGB211, 137, 119

HSL12°, 51%, 65%

HSV12°, 44%, 83%

CMYK0, 35, 44, 17

Decimal13863287

CSS RGBrgb(211, 137, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 51%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vintage Coral MQ4-32

ΔE 1.4 · #D58876

Dulux

Zanci S06F6

ΔE 2 · #D38677

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 2 · #CF8571

Benjamin Moore

Peaches 040

ΔE 2.4 · #CC8675

PPG

Freckles 1191-5

ΔE 2.7 · #D78775

Vista Paint

Graceful Ballerina C-1072

ΔE 3.1 · #D98879

Valspar

Terra Earth 2003-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #CE8C79

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Ballerina 1073

ΔE 4.7 · #DD897C

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 5 · #D2806C

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 5.5 · #C57B67

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 5.6 · #CD8E7F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.8 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.4 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#D38977

#78C1D3

Analogous

#D37894

#D38977

#D3B878

Triadic

#D38977

#78D38A

#8A78D3

Split-Complementary

#D38977

#78D3B8

#7894D3

Tetradic

#D38977

#94D378

#78C1D3

#B878D3

Monochromatic

#873E2C

#C1583E

#D38977

#E6BCB2

#F9EEEC

Rectangle

#D38977

#C1D378

#78C1D3

#8A78D3

Compound

#D38977

#D3B878

#78C1D3

#7894D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCA293

#E1BCB2

#EBD9D5

Darker

#C65D43

#8E3C28

#542216

Saturation

#B39E98

#D38A78

#E97D62

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D38977

#B0A675

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D38977

#99997A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D38977

#D2888E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Zanci 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

#DE9374

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D38977

Daylight 5500K

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

#CB9899

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#5BABBE

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: #D38977;

CSS — background

background-color: #D38977;

CSS Variable

--color-zanci: #D38977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zanci': '#D38977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D38977] text-[#D38977]

SCSS

$zanci: #D38977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D38977?

#D38977 is Zanci, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D38977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zanci?

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

What colors pair well with Zanci?

Zanci 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 Zanci?

You can download Zanci 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 Zanci?

The hex code is #D38977. In RGB it's 211, 137, 119, and in HSL it's 12°, 51%, 65%.

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