REDS

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia

#782A2E

RGB 120, 42, 46 · HSL 357°, 48%, 32% · CMYK 0, 65, 62, 53

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia is #782A2E in HEX — rgb(120, 42, 46), hsl(357°, 48%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 62%, 53%).

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 48%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#782A2E

RGB120, 42, 46

HSL357°, 48%, 32%

HSV357°, 65%, 47%

CMYK0, 65, 62, 53

Decimal7875118

CSS RGBrgb(120, 42, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 48%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 3.2 · #813235

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 4 · #7D3436

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 4.9 · #7F3639

Behr

Roasted Pepper 180D-7

ΔE 5 · #812B37

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.3 · #7E3738

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 5.4 · #722933

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 7 · #8C393F

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.1 · #67272A

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 7.4 · #803740

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 7.5 · #642424

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Kiss 67

ΔE 7.7 · #8F3B3D

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 9 · #903F45

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 9.7 · #8F423D

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11 · #732318

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 13.1 · #994A50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#782A2E

#2A7975

Analogous

#792A56

#782A2E

#794E2A

Triadic

#782A2E

#2E792A

#2A2E79

Split-Complementary

#782A2E

#2A794E

#2A5679

Tetradic

#782A2E

#56792A

#2A7975

#4E2A79

Monochromatic

#130707

#401719

#782A2E

#B13E44

#CD7074

Rectangle

#782A2E

#79752A

#2A7975

#2A2E79

Compound

#782A2E

#794E2A

#2A7975

#2A5679

Variations

Lighter

#AC3C42

#C16D71

#D7AEB0

Darker

#622024

#451518

#290C0D

Saturation

#5D4647

#792A2E

#8E151B

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

9.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#782A2E

#56502B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#782A2E

#40402E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#782A2E

#762E33

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia 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

#994C3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#782A2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#875162

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#29625F

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: #782A2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #782A2E;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-bhut-jolokia: #782A2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-bhut-jolokia': '#782A2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#782A2E] text-[#782A2E]

SCSS

$chocolate-bhut-jolokia: #782A2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #782A2E?

#782A2E is Chocolate Bhut Jolokia, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #782A2E warm or cool?

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chocolate Bhut Jolokia?

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Chocolate Bhut Jolokia?

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia 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 Chocolate Bhut Jolokia?

You can download Chocolate Bhut Jolokia 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 Chocolate Bhut Jolokia?

The hex code is #782A2E. In RGB it's 120, 42, 46, and in HSL it's 357°, 48%, 32%.

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