REDS

Cordova Burgundy

#783240

RGB 120, 50, 64 · HSL 348°, 41%, 33% · CMYK 0, 58, 47, 53

Cordova Burgundy is #783240 in HEX — rgb(120, 50, 64), hsl(348°, 41%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 47%, 53%).

Cordova Burgundy pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 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#783240

RGB120, 50, 64

HSL348°, 41%, 33%

HSV348°, 58%, 47%

CMYK0, 58, 47, 53

Decimal7877184

CSS RGBrgb(120, 50, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 41%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cordova Burgundy C-115

Exact match

Behr

Cranberry UL100-4

ΔE 1 · #783342

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 1.9 · #7C3744

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 2.9 · #783741

Dulux

Ripe Rhubarb S48E9

ΔE 3.4 · #7D3849

Sherwin-Williams

Borscht SW7578

ΔE 4.5 · #72353D

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 5.5 · #813E45

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 5.6 · #84404E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 5.8 · #763B42

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 7.4 · #7E2A37

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 8.2 · #7E3738

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 8.3 · #6E1C34

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9 · #67272A

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 12 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 19.2 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 19.7 · #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

#783240

#327769

Analogous

#773262

#783240

#774632

Triadic

#783240

#3F7732

#323F77

Split-Complementary

#783240

#327746

#326277

Tetradic

#783240

#627732

#327769

#463277

Monochromatic

#12080A

#411B23

#783240

#AD485C

#C77A89

Rectangle

#783240

#776932

#327769

#323F77

Compound

#783240

#774632

#327769

#326277

Variations

Lighter

#A74659

#BC7583

#D4B2B9

Darker

#602632

#431922

#280E13

Saturation

#5F4A4E

#77323F

#8F1931

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

9.02:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#783240

#57533E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#783240

#44443E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#783240

#76373A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cordova Burgundy 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

#99524B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#783240

Daylight 5500K

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

#87576F

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.

#2F6056

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: #783240;

CSS — background

background-color: #783240;

CSS Variable

--color-cordova-burgundy: #783240;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cordova-burgundy': '#783240' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#783240] text-[#783240]

SCSS

$cordova-burgundy: #783240;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #783240?

#783240 is Cordova Burgundy, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #783240 warm or cool?

Cordova Burgundy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cordova Burgundy?

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

What colors pair well with Cordova Burgundy?

Cordova Burgundy 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 Cordova Burgundy?

You can download Cordova Burgundy 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 Cordova Burgundy?

The hex code is #783240. In RGB it's 120, 50, 64, and in HSL it's 348°, 41%, 33%.

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