REDS

Pearl Ruby Red

#721422

RGB 114, 20, 34 · HSL 351°, 70%, 26% · CMYK 0, 82, 70, 55

Pearl Ruby Red is #721422 in HEX — rgb(114, 20, 34), hsl(351°, 70%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 70%, 55%).

Pearl Ruby Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 70%, 26%. 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#721422

RGB114, 20, 34

HSL351°, 70%, 26%

HSV351°, 82%, 45%

CMYK0, 82, 70, 55

Decimal7476258

CSS RGBrgb(114, 20, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 70%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 5.8 · #6A191B

Behr

Briquette 190D-7

ΔE 6.9 · #862730

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 8.9 · #7E2A37

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 10.2 · #813235

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 10.4 · #8E3237

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 10.7 · #722933

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 10.9 · #752B22

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11.1 · #732318

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 11.1 · #90343A

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 11.4 · #8C363B

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 13.2 · #7E3738

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 15.1 · #903F45

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 15.7 · #922E4A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.4 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 16.9 · #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

#721422

#147163

Analogous

#711450

#721422

#713414

Triadic

#721422

#227114

#142271

Split-Complementary

#721422

#147134

#145071

Tetradic

#721422

#507114

#147163

#341471

Monochromatic

#160407

#30080E

#721422

#B21F35

#DD4058

Rectangle

#721422

#716314

#147163

#142271

Compound

#721422

#713414

#147163

#145071

Variations

Lighter

#B11F35

#D14A5F

#DD9DA6

Darker

#5C0E1A

#410811

#260409

Saturation

#503439

#711422

#7B0A1B

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

11.42:1

AAA

vs Black

1.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#721422

#4D471E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#721422

#343421

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#721422

#701C23

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pearl Ruby Red 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

#953C35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#721422

Daylight 5500K

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

#824159

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#175A50

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: #721422;

CSS — background

background-color: #721422;

CSS Variable

--color-pearl-ruby-red: #721422;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearl-ruby-red': '#721422' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#721422] text-[#721422]

SCSS

$pearl-ruby-red: #721422;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #721422?

#721422 is Pearl Ruby Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #721422 warm or cool?

Pearl Ruby Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pearl Ruby Red?

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

What colors pair well with Pearl Ruby Red?

Pearl Ruby Red 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 Pearl Ruby Red?

You can download Pearl Ruby Red 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 Pearl Ruby Red?

The hex code is #721422. In RGB it's 114, 20, 34, and in HSL it's 351°, 70%, 26%.

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