REDS

Auburn Wave

#D8A394

RGB 216, 163, 148 · HSL 13°, 47%, 71% · CMYK 0, 25, 31, 15

Auburn Wave is #D8A394 in HEX — rgb(216, 163, 148), hsl(13°, 47%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 31%, 15%).

Auburn Wave pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 47%, 71%. 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#D8A394

RGB216, 163, 148

HSL13°, 47%, 71%

HSV13°, 31%, 85%

CMYK0, 25, 31, 15

Decimal14197652

CSS RGBrgb(216, 163, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 47%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

Exact match

Vista Paint

Auburn Wave C-48

ΔE 1 · #D6A393

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 1.5 · #D6A496

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 1.6 · #D9A492

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

ΔE 1.8 · #DBA593

Dulux

Conch Pink S07E4

ΔE 2.1 · #DBA296

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 2.3 · #DDA896

Valspar

Princess Peach 2002-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #D09D8A

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 3.8 · #DAA48E

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 4.5 · #DDA69F

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 5.4 · #CD9C85

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.6 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 11.7 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.3 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.3 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.3 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D8A394

#92C9D8

Analogous

#D892A6

#D8A394

#D8C492

Triadic

#D8A394

#92D8A1

#A192D8

Split-Complementary

#D8A394

#92D8C4

#92A6D8

Tetradic

#D8A394

#A6D892

#92C9D8

#C492D8

Monochromatic

#9A4D37

#C4715A

#D8A394

#ECD2CB

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#D8A394

#C9D892

#92C9D8

#A192D8

Compound

#D8A394

#D8C492

#92C9D8

#92A6D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0B4A8

#E4C9C1

#EEE0DD

Darker

#C7725A

#974630

#59281B

Saturation

#BFAFAB

#D8A192

#EB967F

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8A394

#BEB693

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8A394

#AEAE96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8A394

#D7A2A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Auburn Wave 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

#E1A78A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8A394

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFACAE

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.

#72B1C2

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: #D8A394;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8A394;

CSS Variable

--color-auburn-wave: #D8A394;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'auburn-wave': '#D8A394' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8A394] text-[#D8A394]

SCSS

$auburn-wave: #D8A394;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8A394?

#D8A394 is Auburn Wave, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D8A394 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Auburn Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Auburn Wave?

Auburn Wave 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 Auburn Wave?

You can download Auburn Wave 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 Auburn Wave?

The hex code is #D8A394. In RGB it's 216, 163, 148, and in HSL it's 13°, 47%, 71%.

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