REDS

Crabby Apple

#753531

RGB 117, 53, 49 · HSL 4°, 41%, 33% · CMYK 0, 55, 58, 54

Crabby Apple is #753531 in HEX — rgb(117, 53, 49), hsl(4°, 41%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 58%, 54%).

Crabby Apple pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 41%, 33%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#753531

RGB117, 53, 49

HSL4°, 41%, 33%

HSV4°, 58%, 46%

CMYK0, 55, 58, 54

Decimal7681329

CSS RGBrgb(117, 53, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 41%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Crabby Apple SW7592

Exact match

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 1 · #763431

Benjamin Moore

Sundried CC-62

ΔE 2 · #793A35

Dulux

Capsicum Red S05E8

ΔE 2.4 · #76362E

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 4 · #763839

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 4.1 · #7E3738

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 4.6 · #7D3436

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 5.9 · #86423E

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 6.1 · #7F4340

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 6.2 · #85443F

Vista Paint

Parlor Rose C-59

ΔE 6.3 · #873F39

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 6.5 · #67272A

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 6.9 · #642424

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 10.7 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 13.2 · #732318

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.6 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#753531

#327277

Analogous

#773250

#753531

#775932

Triadic

#753531

#327736

#363277

Split-Complementary

#753531

#327759

#325077

Tetradic

#753531

#507732

#327277

#593277

Monochromatic

#120808

#411E1B

#753531

#AD4F48

#C77F7A

Rectangle

#753531

#727732

#327277

#363277

Compound

#753531

#775932

#327277

#325077

Variations

Lighter

#A74C46

#BC7A75

#D4B4B2

Darker

#602A26

#431C19

#28100E

Saturation

#5F4B4A

#773632

#8F2119

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

9.09:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#753531

#58522F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#753531

#454532

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#753531

#74373B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crabby Apple 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

#975440

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#753531

Daylight 5500K

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

#845964

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#2F5D60

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: #753531;

CSS — background

background-color: #753531;

CSS Variable

--color-crabby-apple: #753531;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crabby-apple': '#753531' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#753531] text-[#753531]

SCSS

$crabby-apple: #753531;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #753531?

#753531 is Crabby Apple, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #753531 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crabby Apple?

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

What colors pair well with Crabby Apple?

Crabby Apple 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 Crabby Apple?

You can download Crabby Apple 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 Crabby Apple?

The hex code is #753531. In RGB it's 117, 53, 49, and in HSL it's 4°, 41%, 33%.

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