REDS

Stoic

#724E56

RGB 114, 78, 86 · HSL 347°, 19%, 38% · CMYK 0, 32, 25, 55

Stoic is #724E56 in HEX — rgb(114, 78, 86), hsl(347°, 19%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 25%, 55%).

Stoic pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 19%, 38%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#724E56

RGB114, 78, 86

HSL347°, 19%, 38%

HSV347°, 32%, 45%

CMYK0, 32, 25, 55

Decimal7491158

CSS RGBrgb(114, 78, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 19%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Stoic 1010-6

Exact match

Dulux

Stravinsky Pink S48E7

ΔE 1.8 · #76505A

Behr

Rule Breaker MQ1-1

ΔE 2.5 · #774E58

Vista Paint

Madder C-1321

ΔE 3.6 · #764F52

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 3.7 · #754C50

Benjamin Moore

Bordéaux 1365

ΔE 3.9 · #6D4652

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 4.4 · #69444F

Sherwin-Williams

River Rouge SW6026

ΔE 5.3 · #76595D

PPG

Chianti 13-06

ΔE 5.6 · #72494A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.1 · #6D4247

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6.8 · #835C5F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.3 · #6F595D

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.8 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11.4 · #856A73

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 12.9 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.4 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#724E56

#4E736B

Analogous

#734E69

#724E56

#73594E

Triadic

#724E56

#56734E

#4E5673

Split-Complementary

#724E56

#4E7359

#4E6973

Tetradic

#724E56

#69734E

#4E736B

#594E73

Monochromatic

#181112

#463034

#724E56

#9E707A

#BD9EA5

Rectangle

#724E56

#736B4E

#4E736B

#4E5673

Compound

#724E56

#73594E

#4E736B

#4E6973

Variations

Lighter

#996873

#AF9197

#CFC0C3

Darker

#5D3E45

#402A2F

#26181B

Saturation

#665B5E

#734E56

#9B2740

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

7.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#724E56

#5F5D56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#724E56

#555555

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#724E56

#715051

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Stoic 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

#95675C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#724E56

Daylight 5500K

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

#826C80

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3E675E

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: #724E56;

CSS — background

background-color: #724E56;

CSS Variable

--color-stoic: #724E56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stoic': '#724E56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#724E56] text-[#724E56]

SCSS

$stoic: #724E56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #724E56?

#724E56 is Stoic, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #724E56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stoic?

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

What colors pair well with Stoic?

Stoic 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 Stoic?

You can download Stoic 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 Stoic?

The hex code is #724E56. In RGB it's 114, 78, 86, and in HSL it's 347°, 19%, 38%.

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