REDS

Sunbaked Clay

#D9A797

RGB 217, 167, 151 · HSL 15°, 46%, 72% · CMYK 0, 23, 30, 15

Sunbaked Clay is #D9A797 in HEX — rgb(217, 167, 151), hsl(15°, 46%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 30%, 15%).

Sunbaked Clay pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 46%, 72%. 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#D9A797

RGB217, 167, 151

HSL15°, 46%, 72%

HSV15°, 30%, 85%

CMYK0, 23, 30, 15

Decimal14264215

CSS RGBrgb(217, 167, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 46%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunbaked Clay K-1084

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 1.5 · #D6A496

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 1.8 · #DDA896

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

ΔE 1.8 · #D8A394

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 2 · #D9A492

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

ΔE 2.2 · #DBA593

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 2.7 · #D0A292

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 3.5 · #DBAC96

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 4 · #DAA48E

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 5 · #DDA69F

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 5.5 · #E3B5A8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.1 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.4 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.4 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#D9A797

#97C8D8

Analogous

#D897A7

#D9A797

#D8C897

Triadic

#D9A797

#97D8A7

#A797D8

Split-Complementary

#D9A797

#97D8C8

#97A7D8

Tetradic

#D9A797

#A7D897

#97C8D8

#C897D8

Monochromatic

#9C523A

#C4785F

#D9A797

#EDD6CF

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#D9A797

#C8D897

#97C8D8

#A797D8

Compound

#D9A797

#D8C897

#97C8D8

#97A7D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0B9AC

#E5CCC3

#EEE2DE

Darker

#C7795F

#984B32

#5A2B1C

Saturation

#C1B3AE

#D8A797

#EC9E83

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9A797

#C0B996

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9A797

#B1B199

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9A797

#D9A6AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sunbaked 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

#E2AA8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9A797

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFAFB1

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.

#75AFC3

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: #D9A797;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9A797;

CSS Variable

--color-sunbaked-clay: #D9A797;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunbaked-clay': '#D9A797' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9A797] text-[#D9A797]

SCSS

$sunbaked-clay: #D9A797;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A797?

#D9A797 is Sunbaked Clay, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D9A797 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunbaked Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Sunbaked Clay?

Sunbaked 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 Sunbaked Clay?

You can download Sunbaked 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 Sunbaked Clay?

The hex code is #D9A797. In RGB it's 217, 167, 151, and in HSL it's 15°, 46%, 72%.

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