REDS

Chianti

#72494A

RGB 114, 73, 74 · HSL 359°, 22%, 37% · CMYK 0, 36, 35, 55

Chianti is #72494A in HEX — rgb(114, 73, 74), hsl(359°, 22%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 35%, 55%).

Chianti pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 22%, 37%. 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#72494A

RGB114, 73, 74

HSL359°, 22%, 37%

HSV359°, 36%, 45%

CMYK0, 36, 35, 55

Decimal7489866

CSS RGBrgb(114, 73, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 22%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Chianti 13-06

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

New HC-61

ΔE 1.9 · #764C4F

Dulux

Moroccan Leather S03D8

ΔE 2.2 · #6D4444

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 2.3 · #754C50

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

ΔE 2.4 · #784D4C

Behr

Formal Maroon PPU1-14

ΔE 2.5 · #70474C

Vista Paint

Madder C-1321

ΔE 3 · #764F52

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 3 · #794A4D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 3.5 · #6D4247

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 4.8 · #6E423E

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.6 · #6A443B

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 7 · #60393B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.3 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.6 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.9 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#72494A

#4A7372

Analogous

#734A5F

#72494A

#735E4A

Triadic

#72494A

#4A734A

#4A4A73

Split-Complementary

#72494A

#4A735E

#4A5F73

Tetradic

#72494A

#5F734A

#4A7372

#5E4A73

Monochromatic

#160E0E

#442C2C

#72494A

#A06A6B

#BD9899

Rectangle

#72494A

#73724A

#4A7372

#4A4A73

Compound

#72494A

#735E4A

#4A7372

#4A5F73

Variations

Lighter

#9A6364

#B18D8D

#CFBEBE

Darker

#5D3A3B

#402728

#261717

Saturation

#655858

#734A4A

#982527

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#72494A

#5D5A49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72494A

#52524A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72494A

#714A4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chianti 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

#956353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72494A

Daylight 5500K

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

#826877

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3C6464

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: #72494A;

CSS — background

background-color: #72494A;

CSS Variable

--color-chianti: #72494A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chianti': '#72494A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72494A] text-[#72494A]

SCSS

$chianti: #72494A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72494A?

#72494A is Chianti, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #72494A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chianti?

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

What colors pair well with Chianti?

Chianti 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 Chianti?

You can download Chianti 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 Chianti?

The hex code is #72494A. In RGB it's 114, 73, 74, and in HSL it's 359°, 22%, 37%.

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