REDS

Japanese Maple

#780109

RGB 120, 1, 9 · HSL 356°, 98%, 24% · CMYK 0, 99, 93, 53

Japanese Maple is #780109 in HEX — rgb(120, 1, 9), hsl(356°, 98%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 99%, 93%, 53%).

Japanese Maple pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 98%, 24%. 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#780109

RGB120, 1, 9

HSL356°, 98%, 24%

HSV356°, 99%, 47%

CMYK0, 99, 93, 53

Decimal7864585

CSS RGBrgb(120, 1, 9)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 98%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 10 · #781F19

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 12.1 · #9B2B27

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 12.3 · #9A0B15

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 12.8 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 13.1 · #9B2C2C

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 13.1 · #7C2A1C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 13.9 · #9E2B2E

Dulux

Mystery Red SB7E9

ΔE 14.1 · #97332C

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 15.9 · #A22E34

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 16.1 · #9D3A2F

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 16.3 · #A82E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 17.4 · #AC3235

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 19.6 · #AA423A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 19.9 · #9A4039

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 20.1 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 22.9 · #A04344

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

#780109

#017971

Analogous

#790145

#780109

#793501

Triadic

#780109

#097901

#010979

Split-Complementary

#780109

#017935

#014579

Tetradic

#780109

#457901

#017971

#350179

Monochromatic

#190002

#2D0003

#780109

#C5020F

#FD1726

Rectangle

#780109

#797101

#017971

#010979

Compound

#780109

#793501

#017971

#014579

Variations

Lighter

#C6020F

#EC2A37

#EA8D93

Darker

#620007

#430004

#270003

Saturation

#4F2B2E

#790109

#7A0109

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

11.62:1

AAA

vs Black

1.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#780109

#504800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#780109

#323208

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#780109

#760E1C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Japanese Maple 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

#992D22

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#780109

Daylight 5500K

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

#873246

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#0A5E58

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #780109;

CSS — background

background-color: #780109;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-maple: #780109;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-maple': '#780109' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#780109] text-[#780109]

SCSS

$japanese-maple: #780109;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #780109?

#780109 is Japanese Maple, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #780109 warm or cool?

Japanese Maple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Japanese Maple?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Maple?

Japanese Maple 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 Japanese Maple?

You can download Japanese Maple 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 Japanese Maple?

The hex code is #780109. In RGB it's 120, 1, 9, and in HSL it's 356°, 98%, 24%.

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