REDS

Madder

#754C50

RGB 117, 76, 80 · HSL 354°, 21%, 38% · CMYK 0, 35, 32, 54

Madder is #754C50 in HEX — rgb(117, 76, 80), hsl(354°, 21%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 32%, 54%).

Madder pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 21%, 38%. 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#754C50

RGB117, 76, 80

HSL354°, 21%, 38%

HSV354°, 35%, 46%

CMYK0, 35, 32, 54

Decimal7687248

CSS RGBrgb(117, 76, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 21%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

New HC-61

ΔE 0.8 · #764C4F

Vista Paint

Madder C-1321

ΔE 1.5 · #764F52

Behr

Formal Maroon PPU1-14

ΔE 2.1 · #70474C

PPG

Chianti 13-06

ΔE 2.3 · #72494A

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 3.1 · #794A4D

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

ΔE 3.4 · #784D4C

Dulux

Plumberry S01D7

ΔE 3.5 · #725054

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 4.1 · #6D4247

Sherwin-Williams

Alaea SW7579

ΔE 4.9 · #81585B

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6.4 · #835C5F

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.9 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 9.6 · #6F595D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 10.2 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.2 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 14.8 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#754C50

#4D7571

Analogous

#754D65

#754C50

#755D4D

Triadic

#754C50

#51754D

#4D5175

Split-Complementary

#754C50

#4D755D

#4D6575

Tetradic

#754C50

#65754D

#4D7571

#5D4D75

Monochromatic

#191011

#472E31

#754C50

#A06E73

#BF9CA0

Rectangle

#754C50

#75714D

#4D7571

#4D5175

Compound

#754C50

#755D4D

#4D7571

#4D6575

Variations

Lighter

#9B666B

#B18F93

#D0C0C1

Darker

#5F3C40

#42292B

#261819

Saturation

#675B5C

#754D51

#9C2632

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

7.23:1

AAA

vs Black

2.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#754C50

#605D4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#754C50

#55554F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#754C50

#744E4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Madder 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

#976657

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#754C50

Daylight 5500K

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

#846B7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#3E6763

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: #754C50;

CSS — background

background-color: #754C50;

CSS Variable

--color-madder: #754C50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'madder': '#754C50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#754C50] text-[#754C50]

SCSS

$madder: #754C50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #754C50?

#754C50 is Madder, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #754C50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Madder?

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

What colors pair well with Madder?

Madder 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 Madder?

You can download Madder 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 Madder?

The hex code is #754C50. In RGB it's 117, 76, 80, and in HSL it's 354°, 21%, 38%.

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