REDS

Hihada Brown

#752E23

RGB 117, 46, 35 · HSL 8°, 54%, 30% · CMYK 0, 61, 70, 54

Hihada Brown is #752E23 in HEX — rgb(117, 46, 35), hsl(8°, 54%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 70%, 54%).

Hihada Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 54%, 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#752E23

RGB117, 46, 35

HSL8°, 54%, 30%

HSV8°, 70%, 46%

CMYK0, 61, 70, 54

Decimal7679523

CSS RGBrgb(117, 46, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 54%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Country HC-183

ΔE 1.4 · #772D24

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 1.6 · #752B22

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 3.7 · #7B3728

Dulux

Burnished Russet S07D9

ΔE 5.1 · #773827

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 6.1 · #732318

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 6.6 · #843D34

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 7.2 · #763431

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 7.4 · #893E2D

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 7.5 · #8B3D2F

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 7.8 · #763C28

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.1 · #7E3738

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 9.7 · #7F3639

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 9.9 · #8F423D

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 10.3 · #86423E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.3 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 15.1 · #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

#752E23

#236B76

Analogous

#762341

#752E23

#765823

Triadic

#752E23

#23762E

#2E2376

Split-Complementary

#752E23

#237658

#234176

Tetradic

#752E23

#417623

#236B76

#582376

Monochromatic

#140806

#3B1712

#752E23

#B14535

#D07162

Rectangle

#752E23

#6B7623

#236B76

#2E2376

Compound

#752E23

#765823

#236B76

#234176

Variations

Lighter

#AD4434

#C57063

#D8AFA9

Darker

#60241A

#431811

#280D09

Saturation

#594340

#762E23

#872112

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

9.67:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#752E23

#564F1F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#752E23

#414125

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#752E23

#742F35

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hihada Brown 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

#974F35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#752E23

Daylight 5500K

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

#84545A

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.

#23575F

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: #752E23;

CSS — background

background-color: #752E23;

CSS Variable

--color-hihada-brown: #752E23;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hihada-brown': '#752E23' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#752E23] text-[#752E23]

SCSS

$hihada-brown: #752E23;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #752E23?

#752E23 is Hihada Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #752E23 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hihada Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Hihada Brown?

Hihada Brown 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 Hihada Brown?

You can download Hihada Brown 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 Hihada Brown?

The hex code is #752E23. In RGB it's 117, 46, 35, and in HSL it's 8°, 54%, 30%.

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