REDS

Liquorice Red

#740900

RGB 116, 9, 0 · HSL 5°, 100%, 23% · CMYK 0, 92, 100, 55

Liquorice Red is #740900 in HEX — rgb(116, 9, 0), hsl(5°, 100%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 100%, 55%).

Liquorice Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 100%, 23%. 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#740900

RGB116, 9, 0

HSL5°, 100%, 23%

HSV5°, 100%, 45%

CMYK0, 92, 100, 55

Decimal7604480

CSS RGBrgb(116, 9, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 100%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 10.4 · #781F19

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 12.4 · #7C2A1C

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 12.4 · #732318

Behr

New Penny S-H-210

ΔE 13.7 · #9D3123

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 14.1 · #9A0B15

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 15.1 · #963A25

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 15.2 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 16.2 · #9E2B2E

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 16.7 · #9D3A2F

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 18.2 · #A43834

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 18.4 · #A22E34

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 19.6 · #AC3235

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.7 · #9A4039

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 20.7 · #AA423A

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 22.1 · #94353C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 24.3 · #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

#740900

#006C75

Analogous

#750031

#740900

#754400

Triadic

#740900

#00750A

#0A0075

Split-Complementary

#740900

#007544

#003175

Tetradic

#740900

#317500

#006C75

#440075

Monochromatic

#1A0200

#290300

#740900

#C21000

#FF230F

Rectangle

#740900

#6C7500

#006C75

#0A0075

Compound

#740900

#754400

#006C75

#003175

Variations

Lighter

#C41000

#ED3625

#EA928A

Darker

#5E0800

#410500

#260300

Saturation

#4C2C29

#750A00

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

11.79:1

AAA

vs Black

1.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#740900

#4E4600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#740900

#323201

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#740900

#72111E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Liquorice 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

#96331B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#740900

Daylight 5500K

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

#84383F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#0A535A

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #740900;

CSS — background

background-color: #740900;

CSS Variable

--color-liquorice-red: #740900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liquorice-red': '#740900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#740900] text-[#740900]

SCSS

$liquorice-red: #740900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #740900?

#740900 is Liquorice Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #740900 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liquorice Red?

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

What colors pair well with Liquorice Red?

Liquorice 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 Liquorice Red?

You can download Liquorice 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 Liquorice Red?

The hex code is #740900. In RGB it's 116, 9, 0, and in HSL it's 5°, 100%, 23%.

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