REDS

Chocolate Rush

#4E1B0B

RGB 78, 27, 11 · HSL 14°, 75%, 17% · CMYK 0, 65, 86, 69

Chocolate Rush is #4E1B0B in HEX — rgb(78, 27, 11), hsl(14°, 75%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 86%, 69%).

Chocolate Rush pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 75%, 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

HEX#4E1B0B

RGB78, 27, 11

HSL14°, 75%, 17%

HSV14°, 86%, 31%

CMYK0, 65, 86, 69

Decimal5118731

CSS RGBrgb(78, 27, 11)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 75%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 6.3 · #4F2318

RAL

Red Brown 8012

ΔE 9.2 · #592321

Benjamin Moore

Cottage HC-184

ΔE 10.6 · #672B26

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic Red SW7593

ΔE 12.5 · #703229

Dulux

Centre Soil S07C8

ΔE 13 · #6F3927

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 13.3 · #67272A

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 15.5 · #693834

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 15.5 · #763431

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 17.7 · #763839

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 17.7 · #7D4235

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 18.4 · #7D3436

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 18.6 · #7E3738

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 19.5 · #7B453E

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 20.1 · #6B443D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 23.3 · #6D4247

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 24.3 · #624A3E

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

#4E1B0B

#0B3D4C

Analogous

#4C0B1C

#4E1B0B

#4C3B0B

Triadic

#4E1B0B

#0B4C1A

#1A0B4C

Split-Complementary

#4E1B0B

#0B4C3B

#0B1C4C

Tetradic

#4E1B0B

#1C4C0B

#0B3D4C

#3B0B4C

Monochromatic

#160803

#4E1B0B

#8F3114

#D2481E

Rectangle

#4E1B0B

#3D4C0B

#0B3D4C

#1A0B4C

Compound

#4E1B0B

#4C3B0B

#0B3D4C

#0B1C4C

Variations

Lighter

#963315

#D1552F

#DCA08E

Darker

#3E1407

#2C0D04

#1A0702

Saturation

#352622

#4C1A0B

#511705

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

14.14:1

AAA

vs Black

1.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E1B0B

#383207

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E1B0B

#29290E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E1B0B

#4D1B20

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Rush 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

#7A4123

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E1B0B

Daylight 5500K

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

#674648

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#113E4B

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

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: #4E1B0B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E1B0B;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-rush: #4E1B0B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-rush': '#4E1B0B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E1B0B] text-[#4E1B0B]

SCSS

$chocolate-rush: #4E1B0B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E1B0B?

#4E1B0B is Chocolate Rush, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #4E1B0B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Rush?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate Rush?

Chocolate Rush 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 Chocolate Rush?

You can download Chocolate Rush 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 Chocolate Rush?

The hex code is #4E1B0B. In RGB it's 78, 27, 11, and in HSL it's 14°, 75%, 17%.

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