REDS

Old Coffee

#704241

RGB 112, 66, 65 · HSL 1°, 27%, 35% · CMYK 0, 41, 42, 56

Old Coffee is #704241 in HEX — rgb(112, 66, 65), hsl(1°, 27%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 42%, 56%).

Old Coffee pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 27%, 35%. 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#704241

RGB112, 66, 65

HSL1°, 27%, 35%

HSV1°, 42%, 44%

CMYK0, 41, 42, 56

Decimal7356993

CSS RGBrgb(112, 66, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 27%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

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Vista Paint

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ΔE 1.9 · #6B3F3F

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 1.9 · #6E423E

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 2.2 · #6E4344

Hallman-Lindsay

Covered Bridge historic-covered-bridge

ΔE 2.5 · #6A3C3B

Dulux

Moroccan Leather S03D8

ΔE 2.7 · #6D4444

Behr

Dressed To Impress MQ1-19

ΔE 2.7 · #724641

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 4 · #784340

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 4.1 · #734A45

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 4.1 · #683839

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 4.3 · #6D4247

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 5.4 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.5 · #6A443B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.8 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.9 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 12.9 · #67272A

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

#704241

#417171

Analogous

#714158

#704241

#715A41

Triadic

#704241

#417142

#424171

Split-Complementary

#704241

#41715A

#415871

Tetradic

#704241

#587141

#417171

#5A4171

Monochromatic

#100909

#412625

#704241

#A25E5D

#BE8E8E

Rectangle

#704241

#717141

#417171

#424171

Compound

#704241

#715A41

#417171

#415871

Variations

Lighter

#9B5A59

#B28585

#D0BABA

Darker

#5C3433

#402323

#251414

Saturation

#605252

#714241

#922221

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

8.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#704241

#595540

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#704241

#4C4C41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#704241

#6F4346

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old Coffee 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

#935E4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#704241

Daylight 5500K

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

#816370

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#395E5F

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: #704241;

CSS — background

background-color: #704241;

CSS Variable

--color-old-coffee: #704241;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-coffee': '#704241' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#704241] text-[#704241]

SCSS

$old-coffee: #704241;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #704241?

#704241 is Old Coffee, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #704241 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Coffee?

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

What colors pair well with Old Coffee?

Old Coffee 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 Old Coffee?

You can download Old Coffee 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 Old Coffee?

The hex code is #704241. In RGB it's 112, 66, 65, and in HSL it's 1°, 27%, 35%.

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