REDS

Lonely Chocolate

#4A0A00

RGB 74, 10, 0 · HSL 8°, 100%, 15% · CMYK 0, 86, 100, 71

Lonely Chocolate is #4A0A00 in HEX — rgb(74, 10, 0), hsl(8°, 100%, 15%), cmyk(0%, 86%, 100%, 71%).

Lonely Chocolate pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 100%, 15%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#4A0A00
RGB74, 10, 0
HSL8°, 100%, 15%
HSV8°, 100%, 29%
CMYK0, 86, 100, 71
Decimal4852224
CSS RGBrgb(74, 10, 0)
CSS HSLhsl(8, 100%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Brown 8012

ΔE 11.7 · #592321

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 11.7 · #6A191B

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 11.9 · #4F2318

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 14.3 · #67272A

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 14.8 · #692B2B

Dulux

Henna Red S04E9

ΔE 17.3 · #6D3330

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 17.8 · #763431

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 18.5 · #682F34

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 19.7 · #7D3436

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 20.3 · #763839

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 20.4 · #7E3738

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 22 · #7D4235

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 23.5 · #86423E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 23.5 · #763B42

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 27 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 27.1 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#4A0A00
#00424D

Analogous

#4D001C
#4A0A00
#4D3000

Triadic

#4A0A00
#004D0A
#0A004D

Split-Complementary

#4A0A00
#004D30
#001C4D

Tetradic

#4A0A00
#1C4D00
#00424D
#30004D

Monochromatic

#1A0300
#1A0300
#4A0A00
#991400
#E61F00

Rectangle

#4A0A00
#424D00
#00424D
#0A004D

Compound

#4A0A00
#4D3000
#00424D
#001C4D

Variations

Lighter

#A31600
#E72F13
#E88C7E

Darker

#3D0800
#2A0600
#180300

Saturation

#321E1B
#4D0A00
#4D0A00

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)

Aa

vs White

15.74:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A0A00
#322C00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A0A00
#202001

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A0A00
#490D14

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lonely Chocolate 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

#77341B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A0A00

Daylight 5500K

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

#64393F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#094953

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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

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: #4A0A00;
CSS — background 
background-color: #4A0A00;
CSS Variable 
--color-lonely-chocolate: #4A0A00;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'lonely-chocolate': '#4A0A00' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#4A0A00] text-[#4A0A00]
SCSS 
$lonely-chocolate: #4A0A00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A0A00?

#4A0A00 is Lonely Chocolate, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #4A0A00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lonely Chocolate?

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

What colors pair well with Lonely Chocolate?

Lonely Chocolate 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 Lonely Chocolate?

You can download Lonely Chocolate 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 Lonely Chocolate?

The hex code is #4A0A00. In RGB it's 74, 10, 0, and in HSL it's 8°, 100%, 15%.

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