REDS

Obscure Ogre

#771908

RGB 119, 25, 8 · HSL 9°, 87%, 25% · CMYK 0, 79, 93, 53

Obscure Ogre is #771908 in HEX — rgb(119, 25, 8), hsl(9°, 87%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 93%, 53%).

Obscure Ogre pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 87%, 25%. 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#771908

RGB119, 25, 8

HSL9°, 87%, 25%

HSV9°, 93%, 47%

CMYK0, 79, 93, 53

Decimal7805192

CSS RGBrgb(119, 25, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 87%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 7.9 · #781F19

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 8.8 · #7C2A1C

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 9.3 · #732318

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 11.9 · #983A22

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 11.9 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 12.6 · #8B2829

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14 · #9B2C2C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 14.2 · #9D3A2F

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 14.2 · #8B3C2A

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 15.1 · #83382A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 15.9 · #8B3D2F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17.7 · #9A4039

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 18.4 · #AA423A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 18.6 · #A8453B

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 20.1 · #94353C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 21.7 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#771908

#086777

Analogous

#77082F

#771908

#775008

Triadic

#771908

#087719

#190877

Split-Complementary

#771908

#087750

#082F77

Tetradic

#771908

#2F7708

#086777

#500877

Monochromatic

#180502

#300A03

#771908

#BF280D

#F04628

Rectangle

#771908

#677708

#086777

#190877

Compound

#771908

#775008

#086777

#082F77

Variations

Lighter

#BF280D

#E15137

#E5A093

Darker

#621204

#450C02

#290600

Saturation

#50342F

#771908

#7B1604

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

10.90:1

AAA

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#771908

#534A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#771908

#38380B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#771908

#761D26

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Obscure Ogre 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

#993F21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#771908

Daylight 5500K

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

#864445

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#0E525E

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: #771908;

CSS — background

background-color: #771908;

CSS Variable

--color-obscure-ogre: #771908;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'obscure-ogre': '#771908' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#771908] text-[#771908]

SCSS

$obscure-ogre: #771908;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #771908?

#771908 is Obscure Ogre, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #771908 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Obscure Ogre?

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

What colors pair well with Obscure Ogre?

Obscure Ogre 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 Obscure Ogre?

You can download Obscure Ogre 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 Obscure Ogre?

The hex code is #771908. In RGB it's 119, 25, 8, and in HSL it's 9°, 87%, 25%.

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