REDS

July Ruby

#773B4A

RGB 119, 59, 74 · HSL 345°, 34%, 35% · CMYK 0, 50, 38, 53

July Ruby is #773B4A in HEX — rgb(119, 59, 74), hsl(345°, 34%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 38%, 53%).

July Ruby pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 34%, 35%. 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#773B4A

RGB119, 59, 74

HSL345°, 34%, 35%

HSV345°, 50%, 47%

CMYK0, 50, 38, 53

Decimal7813962

CSS RGBrgb(119, 59, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 34%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Boston Brick 160F-6

ΔE 1.4 · #793A4A

Vista Paint

Very Berry K-1144

ΔE 1.9 · #723747

Hallman-Lindsay

Sophistication 115

ΔE 2.5 · #713545

Dulux

Ripening Grape S48D9

ΔE 3.5 · #6F3944

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 3.5 · #743E4F

Sherwin-Williams

Fine Wine SW6307

ΔE 4.4 · #723941

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

ΔE 4.7 · #7C3F55

Benjamin Moore

Radicchio CC-32

ΔE 4.8 · #6A3642

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 4.8 · #763B42

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 4.8 · #783741

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.8 · #6D4247

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.6 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 11.9 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 12.6 · #67272A

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 16.8 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 20.4 · #53372C

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

#773B4A

#3B7868

Analogous

#783B68

#773B4A

#784A3B

Triadic

#773B4A

#4A783B

#3B4A78

Split-Complementary

#773B4A

#3B784A

#3B6878

Tetradic

#773B4A

#68783B

#3B7868

#4A3B78

Monochromatic

#11080B

#44222A

#773B4A

#AB546A

#C48797

Rectangle

#773B4A

#78683B

#3B7868

#3B4A78

Compound

#773B4A

#784A3B

#3B7868

#3B6878

Variations

Lighter

#A45166

#B87F8D

#D3B7BE

Darker

#612E3B

#431F28

#281117

Saturation

#625055

#783B4A

#951D3B

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

8.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#773B4A

#595649

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#773B4A

#4A4A48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#773B4A

#754041

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

July Ruby 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

#995953

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#773B4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#865E77

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.

#366257

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: #773B4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #773B4A;

CSS Variable

--color-july-ruby: #773B4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'july-ruby': '#773B4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#773B4A] text-[#773B4A]

SCSS

$july-ruby: #773B4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #773B4A?

#773B4A is July Ruby, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #773B4A warm or cool?

July Ruby reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with July Ruby?

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

What colors pair well with July Ruby?

July Ruby 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 July Ruby?

You can download July Ruby 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 July Ruby?

The hex code is #773B4A. In RGB it's 119, 59, 74, and in HSL it's 345°, 34%, 35%.

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