REDS

Purple Red

#75151E

RGB 117, 21, 30 · HSL 354°, 70%, 27% · CMYK 0, 82, 74, 54

Purple Red is #75151E in HEX — rgb(117, 21, 30), hsl(354°, 70%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 74%, 54%).

Purple Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 70%, 27%. 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#75151E

RGB117, 21, 30

HSL354°, 70%, 27%

HSV354°, 82%, 46%

CMYK0, 82, 74, 54

Decimal7673118

CSS RGBrgb(117, 21, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 70%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Purple Red 3004

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 5.6 · #6A191B

Behr

Briquette 190D-7

ΔE 7 · #862730

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 8.6 · #732318

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 9.5 · #883134

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 9.8 · #752B22

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 9.9 · #922F30

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 10.2 · #8E3237

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 11.1 · #813235

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 11.2 · #90343A

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 12 · #94353C

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 12.6 · #9A3636

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 14.6 · #9D3E3F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15 · #9A4039

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 15.7 · #A53B3D

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 16.4 · #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

#75151E

#15756B

Analogous

#75154E

#75151E

#753B15

Triadic

#75151E

#1E7515

#151E75

Split-Complementary

#75151E

#15753B

#154E75

Tetradic

#75151E

#4E7515

#15756B

#3B1575

Monochromatic

#160406

#34090D

#75151E

#B6202F

#DE4554

Rectangle

#75151E

#756B15

#15756B

#151E75

Compound

#75151E

#753B15

#15756B

#154E75

Variations

Lighter

#B4202F

#D24D5A

#DE9EA4

Darker

#600F17

#43090F

#280408

Saturation

#533639

#75151E

#7F0A16

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

11.16:1

AAA

vs Black

1.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#75151E

#504919

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#75151E

#36361D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#75151E

#731C24

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Purple 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

#973C32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#75151E

Daylight 5500K

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

#844156

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.

#185D56

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: #75151E;

CSS — background

background-color: #75151E;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-red: #75151E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-red': '#75151E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#75151E] text-[#75151E]

SCSS

$purple-red: #75151E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #75151E?

#75151E is Purple Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #75151E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Red?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Red?

Purple 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 Purple Red?

You can download Purple 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 Purple Red?

The hex code is #75151E. In RGB it's 117, 21, 30, and in HSL it's 354°, 70%, 27%.

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