REDS

Prune

#701C11

RGB 112, 28, 17 · HSL 7°, 74%, 25% · CMYK 0, 75, 85, 56

Prune is #701C11 in HEX — rgb(112, 28, 17), hsl(7°, 74%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 85%, 56%).

Prune pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 74%, 25%. 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#701C11

RGB112, 28, 17

HSL7°, 74%, 25%

HSV7°, 85%, 44%

CMYK0, 75, 85, 56

Decimal7347217

CSS RGBrgb(112, 28, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 74%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 3.2 · #732318

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 3.5 · #781F19

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 5 · #7C2A1C

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 8.4 · #6A191B

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 10.1 · #892B2A

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 11 · #83382A

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 11.8 · #8B3C2A

Dulux

Copper Puzzle S07E9

ΔE 12.2 · #803B26

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 12.6 · #8B3D2F

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 13.5 · #8A3234

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.8 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.6 · #9A4039

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 16.3 · #8C363B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 17 · #8F423D

PPG

Autumn Ridge 1058-7

ΔE 17.3 · #9B423F

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 19.2 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#701C11

#11646F

Analogous

#6F1135

#701C11

#6F4B11

Triadic

#701C11

#116F1C

#1C116F

Split-Complementary

#701C11

#116F4B

#11356F

Tetradic

#701C11

#356F11

#11646F

#4B116F

Monochromatic

#160603

#2C0B07

#701C11

#B12C1B

#E14B37

Rectangle

#701C11

#646F11

#11646F

#1C116F

Compound

#701C11

#6F4B11

#11646F

#11356F

Variations

Lighter

#B12C1B

#D45544

#DFA199

Darker

#5B150B

#400D07

#260703

Saturation

#4E3532

#6F1C11

#771508

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

11.27:1

AAA

vs Black

1.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#701C11

#4F4709

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#701C11

#363613

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#701C11

#6F1F27

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Prune 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

#934228

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#701C11

Daylight 5500K

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

#81474C

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.

#145058

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: #701C11;

CSS — background

background-color: #701C11;

CSS Variable

--color-prune: #701C11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prune': '#701C11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#701C11] text-[#701C11]

SCSS

$prune: #701C11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #701C11?

#701C11 is Prune, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #701C11 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prune?

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

What colors pair well with Prune?

Prune 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 Prune?

You can download Prune 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 Prune?

The hex code is #701C11. In RGB it's 112, 28, 17, and in HSL it's 7°, 74%, 25%.

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