REDS

Heavy Heart

#771122

RGB 119, 17, 34 · HSL 350°, 75%, 27% · CMYK 0, 86, 71, 53

Heavy Heart is #771122 in HEX — rgb(119, 17, 34), hsl(350°, 75%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 86%, 71%, 53%).

Heavy Heart pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 75%, 27%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#771122

RGB119, 17, 34

HSL350°, 75%, 27%

HSV350°, 86%, 47%

CMYK0, 86, 71, 53

Decimal7803170

CSS RGBrgb(119, 17, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 75%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 2.8 · #721422

Behr

Briquette 190D-7

ΔE 6.5 · #862730

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 7.7 · #6A191B

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.5 · #942A35

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 10 · #883134

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 10.2 · #8E3237

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 10.6 · #922F30

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 11 · #90343A

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11.6 · #732318

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 11.6 · #94353C

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 11.6 · #813235

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 13.1 · #9A3636

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 14.9 · #9D3E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 15 · #9F2D47

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#771122

#117867

Analogous

#781156

#771122

#783411

Triadic

#771122

#227811

#112278

Split-Complementary

#771122

#117834

#115678

Tetradic

#771122

#567811

#117867

#341178

Monochromatic

#160306

#36080F

#771122

#BB1B36

#E43F5B

Rectangle

#771122

#786711

#117867

#112278

Compound

#771122

#783411

#117867

#115678

Variations

Lighter

#BA1B35

#D74860

#E09CA7

Darker

#620C1A

#450711

#290309

Saturation

#54353B

#781122

#81091D

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

11.12:1

AAA

vs Black

1.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#771122

#50491D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#771122

#353520

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#771122

#751B23

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Heavy Heart 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

#993935

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#771122

Daylight 5500K

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

#863E59

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#156053

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: #771122;

CSS — background

background-color: #771122;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-heart: #771122;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-heart': '#771122' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#771122] text-[#771122]

SCSS

$heavy-heart: #771122;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #771122?

#771122 is Heavy Heart, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #771122 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heavy Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Heavy Heart?

Heavy Heart 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 Heavy Heart?

You can download Heavy Heart 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 Heavy Heart?

The hex code is #771122. In RGB it's 119, 17, 34, and in HSL it's 350°, 75%, 27%.

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