REDS

Dove Feather

#755D5B

RGB 117, 93, 91 · HSL 5°, 12%, 41% · CMYK 0, 21, 22, 54

Dove Feather is #755D5B in HEX — rgb(117, 93, 91), hsl(5°, 12%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 22%, 54%).

Dove Feather pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 12%, 41%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#755D5B

RGB117, 93, 91

HSL5°, 12%, 41%

HSV5°, 22%, 46%

CMYK0, 21, 22, 54

Decimal7691611

CSS RGBrgb(117, 93, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 12%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Burnt Grape S05C7

ΔE 2.2 · #75615E

Dunn-Edwards

Raisin in the Sun DE6034

ΔE 2.3 · #78615C

Sherwin-Williams

Bateau Brown SW6033

ΔE 2.5 · #7A5F5A

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-420

ΔE 2.6 · #6E5955

Behr

Almond Truffle BNC-23

ΔE 2.6 · #6E5955

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 3.4 · #6C5652

Valspar

Bridle Leather Brown 1009-10

ΔE 3.6 · #6B5652

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 3.9 · #715F58

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 4.1 · #6F595D

PPG

Bold Brandy 1017-6

ΔE 4.4 · #796660

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 5.3 · #7B645A

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6 · #786963

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 7.1 · #645850

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 9.5 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.6 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#755D5B

#5C7375

Analogous

#755C66

#755D5B

#756B5C

Triadic

#755D5B

#5C755E

#5E5C75

Split-Complementary

#755D5B

#5C756B

#5C6675

Tetradic

#755D5B

#66755C

#5C7375

#6B5C75

Monochromatic

#1F1919

#4A3C3A

#755D5B

#9C8481

#BEAEAC

Rectangle

#755D5B

#73755C

#5C7375

#5E5C75

Compound

#755D5B

#756B5C

#5C7375

#5C6675

Variations

Lighter

#957B78

#AE9D9C

#CFC7C6

Darker

#5E4B49

#413332

#261E1D

Saturation

#6C6565

#755E5C

#A3382E

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

6.05:1

vs Black

3.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#755D5B

#68665B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#755D5B

#62625B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#755D5B

#745D5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dove Feather 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

#97725F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#755D5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#847784

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#436B6F

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: #755D5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #755D5B;

CSS Variable

--color-dove-feather: #755D5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dove-feather': '#755D5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#755D5B] text-[#755D5B]

SCSS

$dove-feather: #755D5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #755D5B?

#755D5B is Dove Feather, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #755D5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dove Feather?

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

What colors pair well with Dove Feather?

Dove Feather 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 Dove Feather?

You can download Dove Feather 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 Dove Feather?

The hex code is #755D5B. In RGB it's 117, 93, 91, and in HSL it's 5°, 12%, 41%.

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