REDS
French Puce
#4E1609
French Puce is #4E1609 in HEX — rgb(78, 22, 9), hsl(11°, 79%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 88%, 69%).
French Puce pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 79%, 17%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dutch Boy
Maroon D-6773
RAL
Red Brown 8012
Benjamin Moore
Cottage HC-184
Colorhouse
Wood .04 Wood-04
Sherwin-Williams
Sun Dried Tomato SW7585
Dulux
Centre Soil S07C8
Behr
Red Chipotle S160-7
Vista Paint
Wendy Way K-1128
Valspar
Posh Red 1011-4
Kilz
Oriental Red LA120-02
IKEA
IKEA102 102
Hallman-Lindsay
Monterey Chestnut 123
PPG
Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7
Dunn-Edwards
Spiced Berry DEA149
Farrow & Ball
Preference Red 297
Kobra
Red 16
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
2/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bold · Energetic
French Puce 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4E1609?
#4E1609 is French Puce, a near-black red with a warm undertone.
Is #4E1609 warm or cool?
French Puce reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with French Puce?
French Puce works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with French Puce?
French Puce 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 French Puce?
You can download French Puce 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 French Puce?
The hex code is #4E1609. In RGB it's 78, 22, 9, and in HSL it's 11°, 79%, 17%.
