REDS

Red Octopus

#773243

RGB 119, 50, 67 · HSL 345°, 41%, 33% · CMYK 0, 58, 44, 53

Red Octopus is #773243 in HEX — rgb(119, 50, 67), hsl(345°, 41%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 44%, 53%).

Red Octopus pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 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#773243

RGB119, 50, 67

HSL345°, 41%, 33%

HSV345°, 58%, 47%

CMYK0, 58, 44, 53

Decimal7811651

CSS RGBrgb(119, 50, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 41%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranberry UL100-4

ΔE 1.2 · #783342

Vista Paint

Cordova Burgundy C-115

ΔE 2.1 · #783240

Dulux

Ripe Rhubarb S48E9

ΔE 2.4 · #7D3849

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 2.9 · #7C3744

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 4.1 · #783741

Sherwin-Williams

Borscht SW7578

ΔE 5.4 · #72353D

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 5.5 · #84404E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 6.5 · #763B42

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 6.9 · #813E45

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 8 · #743E4F

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 8.4 · #6E1C34

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 10.2 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.5 · #67272A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 12.9 · #6D4247

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 18.3 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 20.8 · #4F2318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#773243

#327765

Analogous

#773265

#773243

#774332

Triadic

#773243

#437732

#324377

Split-Complementary

#773243

#327743

#326577

Tetradic

#773243

#657732

#327765

#433277

Monochromatic

#12080A

#411B24

#773243

#AD4861

#C77A8D

Rectangle

#773243

#776532

#327765

#324377

Compound

#773243

#774332

#327765

#326577

Variations

Lighter

#A7465E

#BC7587

#D4B2BB

Darker

#602635

#431924

#280E15

Saturation

#5F4A4F

#773243

#8F1936

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

9.05:1

AAA

vs Black

2.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#773243

#565341

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#773243

#444441

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#773243

#75373A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Octopus 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

#99524D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#773243

Daylight 5500K

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

#865772

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#2F6054

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: #773243;

CSS — background

background-color: #773243;

CSS Variable

--color-red-octopus: #773243;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-octopus': '#773243' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#773243] text-[#773243]

SCSS

$red-octopus: #773243;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #773243?

#773243 is Red Octopus, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #773243 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Octopus?

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

What colors pair well with Red Octopus?

Red Octopus 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 Red Octopus?

You can download Red Octopus 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 Red Octopus?

The hex code is #773243. In RGB it's 119, 50, 67, and in HSL it's 345°, 41%, 33%.

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