REDS

Lava Core

#764031

RGB 118, 64, 49 · HSL 13°, 41%, 33% · CMYK 0, 46, 58, 54

Lava Core is #764031 in HEX — rgb(118, 64, 49), hsl(13°, 41%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 58%, 54%).

Lava Core pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#764031

RGB118, 64, 49

HSL13°, 41%, 33%

HSV13°, 58%, 46%

CMYK0, 46, 58, 54

Decimal7749681

CSS RGBrgb(118, 64, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 41%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lava Core S06E9

ΔE 1.4 · #763E31

Benjamin Moore

Clydesdale 2092-10

ΔE 2.1 · #7C4334

Vista Paint

Valentino C-45

ΔE 2.7 · #7D4534

Behr

October Leaves S210-7

ΔE 2.7 · #774337

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 2.7 · #7D4235

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 3.5 · #6C3B2A

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 4.9 · #7C453D

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 5.6 · #7B453E

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 6.5 · #894C3B

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.7 · #864633

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 7.7 · #784340

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 7.9 · #805045

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.3 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 11.2 · #8D5033

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 11.4 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.5 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#764031

#326877

Analogous

#773245

#764031

#776332

Triadic

#764031

#327741

#413277

Split-Complementary

#764031

#327763

#324577

Tetradic

#764031

#457732

#326877

#633277

Monochromatic

#120A08

#41231B

#764031

#AD5E48

#C78B7A

Rectangle

#764031

#687732

#326877

#413277

Compound

#764031

#776332

#326877

#324577

Variations

Lighter

#A75B46

#BC8475

#D4B9B2

Darker

#603326

#432219

#28140E

Saturation

#5F4E4A

#774132

#8F3319

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

8.24:1

AAA

vs Black

2.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#764031

#5D562F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#764031

#4D4D33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#764031

#754044

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lava Core 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

#985D40

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#764031

Daylight 5500K

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

#856264

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2F5660

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: #764031;

CSS — background

background-color: #764031;

CSS Variable

--color-lava-core: #764031;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lava-core': '#764031' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#764031] text-[#764031]

SCSS

$lava-core: #764031;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #764031?

#764031 is Lava Core, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #764031 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lava Core?

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

What colors pair well with Lava Core?

Lava Core 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 Lava Core?

You can download Lava Core 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 Lava Core?

The hex code is #764031. In RGB it's 118, 64, 49, and in HSL it's 13°, 41%, 33%.

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