REDS

Catawba

#703642

RGB 112, 54, 66 · HSL 348°, 35%, 33% · CMYK 0, 52, 41, 56

Catawba is #703642 in HEX — rgb(112, 54, 66), hsl(348°, 35%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 41%, 56%).

Catawba pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 35%, 33%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#703642

RGB112, 54, 66

HSL348°, 35%, 33%

HSV348°, 52%, 44%

CMYK0, 52, 41, 56

Decimal7353922

CSS RGBrgb(112, 54, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 35%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ripening Grape S48D9

ΔE 2 · #6F3944

Hallman-Lindsay

Sophistication 115

ΔE 2.3 · #713545

Vista Paint

Very Berry K-1144

ΔE 2.5 · #723747

Sherwin-Williams

Fine Wine SW6307

ΔE 2.5 · #723941

Benjamin Moore

Radicchio CC-32

ΔE 3 · #6A3642

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 3.7 · #763B42

Behr

Boston Brick 160F-6

ΔE 3.7 · #793A4A

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 4.1 · #783741

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 5 · #723F45

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 5.3 · #743E4F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.1 · #6D4247

RAL

Wine Red 3005

ΔE 9.6 · #5E2129

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.1 · #67272A

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 10.9 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 18 · #4F2318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#703642

#377266

Analogous

#723760

#703642

#724837

Triadic

#703642

#427237

#374272

Split-Complementary

#703642

#377248

#376072

Tetradic

#703642

#607237

#377266

#483772

Monochromatic

#11080A

#3E1E24

#703642

#A55061

#C2808D

Rectangle

#703642

#726637

#377266

#374272

Compound

#703642

#724837

#377266

#376072

Variations

Lighter

#A04D5D

#B77A86

#D2B5BA

Darker

#5C2B34

#401C24

#261014

Saturation

#5D4B4F

#723742

#8D1B32

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

9.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#703642

#545041

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#703642

#444441

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#703642

#6E3A3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Catawba 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

#93554D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#703642

Daylight 5500K

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

#815A71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#325D54

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: #703642;

CSS — background

background-color: #703642;

CSS Variable

--color-catawba: #703642;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catawba': '#703642' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#703642] text-[#703642]

SCSS

$catawba: #703642;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #703642?

#703642 is Catawba, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #703642 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Catawba?

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

What colors pair well with Catawba?

Catawba 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 Catawba?

You can download Catawba 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 Catawba?

The hex code is #703642. In RGB it's 112, 54, 66, and in HSL it's 348°, 35%, 33%.

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