REDS

Musk Memory

#774548

RGB 119, 69, 72 · HSL 356°, 27%, 37% · CMYK 0, 42, 39, 53

Musk Memory is #774548 in HEX — rgb(119, 69, 72), hsl(356°, 27%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 39%, 53%).

Musk Memory pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 27%, 37%. 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#774548

RGB119, 69, 72

HSL356°, 27%, 37%

HSV356°, 42%, 47%

CMYK0, 42, 39, 53

Decimal7816520

CSS RGBrgb(119, 69, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 27%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Musk Memory S02E8

ΔE 1.2 · #77454A

Behr

Rumors MQ1-15

ΔE 1.2 · #744347

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 2.3 · #794A4D

Vista Paint

Fruitful Orchard C-100

ΔE 2.4 · #774144

Hallman-Lindsay

Casandra 88

ΔE 2.4 · #7C4549

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2082-20

ΔE 2.7 · #7D4648

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 2.8 · #723F45

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 4.2 · #6D4247

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 4.4 · #784340

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

ΔE 4.5 · #784D4C

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 5 · #6E423E

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.5 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8.5 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 13.4 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 15 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#774548

#457874

Analogous

#784562

#774548

#785B45

Triadic

#774548

#487845

#454878

Split-Complementary

#774548

#45785B

#456278

Tetradic

#774548

#627845

#457874

#5B4578

Monochromatic

#170D0E

#47292B

#774548

#A66468

#C29497

Rectangle

#774548

#787445

#457874

#454878

Compound

#774548

#785B45

#457874

#456278

Variations

Lighter

#A15C61

#B5888B

#D1BCBE

Darker

#613639

#432427

#281516

Saturation

#665758

#784548

#9A222A

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

7.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#774548

#5E5A47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#774548

#505048

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#774548

#764749

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Musk Memory 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

#996051

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#774548

Daylight 5500K

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

#866575

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3C6462

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: #774548;

CSS — background

background-color: #774548;

CSS Variable

--color-musk-memory: #774548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'musk-memory': '#774548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#774548] text-[#774548]

SCSS

$musk-memory: #774548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #774548?

#774548 is Musk Memory, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #774548 warm or cool?

Musk Memory reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Musk Memory?

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

What colors pair well with Musk Memory?

Musk Memory 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 Musk Memory?

You can download Musk Memory 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 Musk Memory?

The hex code is #774548. In RGB it's 119, 69, 72, and in HSL it's 356°, 27%, 37%.

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