REDS

Clay .05

#752B22

RGB 117, 43, 34 · HSL 7°, 55%, 30% · CMYK 0, 63, 71, 54

Clay .05 is #752B22 in HEX — rgb(117, 43, 34), hsl(7°, 55%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 71%, 54%).

Clay .05 pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 55%, 30%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#752B22

RGB117, 43, 34

HSL7°, 55%, 30%

HSV7°, 71%, 46%

CMYK0, 63, 71, 54

Decimal7678754

CSS RGBrgb(117, 43, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 55%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Country HC-183

ΔE 0.8 · #772D24

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 5 · #732318

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 5.1 · #7B3728

Dulux

Burnished Russet S07D9

ΔE 6.7 · #773827

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 7.4 · #843D34

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 7.5 · #781F19

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 7.8 · #763431

Vista Paint

Autumn's Bronze K-1120

ΔE 7.9 · #8A3D36

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 7.9 · #8B3D2F

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.3 · #7E3738

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 9.8 · #7F3639

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 10.3 · #8F423D

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 11 · #86423E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.1 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 14.8 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#752B22

#226D77

Analogous

#772243

#752B22

#775622

Triadic

#752B22

#22772C

#2C2277

Split-Complementary

#752B22

#227756

#224377

Tetradic

#752B22

#437722

#226D77

#562277

Monochromatic

#140706

#3B1611

#752B22

#B24234

#D16E61

Rectangle

#752B22

#6D7722

#226D77

#2C2277

Compound

#752B22

#775622

#226D77

#224377

Variations

Lighter

#AE4132

#C66E62

#D9AEA8

Darker

#61221A

#441711

#280D09

Saturation

#594340

#772C22

#881F11

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

9.88:1

AAA

vs Black

2.13:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#752B22

#554E1E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#752B22

#3F3F23

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#752B22

#742D33

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Clay .05 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

#974D35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#752B22

Daylight 5500K

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

#845259

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#23585F

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: #752B22;

CSS — background

background-color: #752B22;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-.05: #752B22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-.05': '#752B22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#752B22] text-[#752B22]

SCSS

$clay-.05: #752B22;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #752B22?

#752B22 is Clay .05, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #752B22 warm or cool?

Clay .05 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clay .05?

Clay .05 works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Clay .05?

Clay .05 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 Clay .05?

You can download Clay .05 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 Clay .05?

The hex code is #752B22. In RGB it's 117, 43, 34, and in HSL it's 7°, 55%, 30%.

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