REDS

Chocolate Eclair

#674848

RGB 103, 72, 72 · HSL 0°, 18%, 34% · CMYK 0, 30, 30, 60

Chocolate Eclair is #674848 in HEX — rgb(103, 72, 72), hsl(0°, 18%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 30%, 60%).

Chocolate Eclair pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 18%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#674848

RGB103, 72, 72

HSL0°, 18%, 34%

HSV0°, 30%, 40%

CMYK0, 30, 30, 60

Decimal6768712

CSS RGBrgb(103, 72, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 18%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Chocolate Eclair 1054-7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 1.5 · #654846

Benjamin Moore

El 1260

ΔE 1.6 · #644644

Valspar

Brown Plum 1006-7A

ΔE 2.5 · #6E4D4C

Dulux

Deep Orchid S01C7

ΔE 3.2 · #694D50

Behr

Death By Chocolate MQ1-54

ΔE 3.2 · #614541

Vista Paint

Otis Madeira C-1450

ΔE 3.7 · #60423E

Sherwin-Williams

Cordovan SW6027

ΔE 4.7 · #5F3D3F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.3 · #583F40

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 5.4 · #663F44

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 5.7 · #58423F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.2 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.3 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 8.2 · #6F595D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8.8 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.6 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#674848

#476666

Analogous

#664757

#674848

#665747

Triadic

#674848

#476647

#474766

Split-Complementary

#674848

#476657

#475766

Tetradic

#674848

#576647

#476666

#574766

Monochromatic

#0F0A0A

#392828

#674848

#936666

#B49393

Rectangle

#674848

#666647

#476666

#474766

Compound

#674848

#665747

#476666

#475766

Variations

Lighter

#8E6363

#A98B8B

#CCBDBD

Darker

#523838

#392626

#211616

Saturation

#5B5252

#664747

#8A2424

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

8.09:1

AAA

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#674848

#575448

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#674848

#4E4E48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#674848

#66494A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Eclair 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

#8D6351

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#674848

Daylight 5500K

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

#7A6875

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#375C5C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #674848;

CSS — background

background-color: #674848;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-eclair: #674848;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-eclair': '#674848' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#674848] text-[#674848]

SCSS

$chocolate-eclair: #674848;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #674848?

#674848 is Chocolate Eclair, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #674848 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Eclair?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate Eclair?

Chocolate Eclair 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 Eclair?

You can download Chocolate Eclair 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 Eclair?

The hex code is #674848. In RGB it's 103, 72, 72, and in HSL it's 0°, 18%, 34%.

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