REDS

Parisian

#783A36

RGB 120, 58, 54 · HSL 4°, 38%, 34% · CMYK 0, 52, 55, 53

Parisian is #783A36 in HEX — rgb(120, 58, 54), hsl(4°, 38%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 55%, 53%).

Parisian pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 38%, 34%. 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#783A36

RGB120, 58, 54

HSL4°, 38%, 34%

HSV4°, 55%, 47%

CMYK0, 52, 55, 53

Decimal7879222

CSS RGBrgb(120, 58, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 38%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Parisian CSP-1170

Exact match

Behr

Raw Cinnabar UL110-2

ΔE 1.6 · #7C3E3A

Dulux

Belly Fire S04D8

ΔE 1.8 · #773938

Sherwin-Williams

Crabby Apple SW7592

ΔE 2.2 · #753531

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 3.1 · #763839

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 3.9 · #7F4340

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 4.3 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 4.5 · #85443F

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 4.7 · #86423E

Vista Paint

Cheerful Cherry K-1136

ΔE 4.9 · #783C3F

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 5.3 · #7D3436

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.9 · #67272A

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 8.6 · #6C3B2A

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.8 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 14.6 · #4F2318

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.9 · #9A4039

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

#783A36

#367378

Analogous

#783652

#783A36

#785B36

Triadic

#783A36

#36783A

#3A3678

Split-Complementary

#783A36

#36785B

#365278

Tetradic

#783A36

#527836

#367378

#5B3678

Monochromatic

#120908

#43201E

#783A36

#AC544D

#C68580

Rectangle

#783A36

#737836

#367378

#3A3678

Compound

#783A36

#785B36

#367378

#365278

Variations

Lighter

#A6514B

#BB7E79

#D4B7B4

Darker

#612D2A

#441E1C

#281110

Saturation

#614E4D

#783A36

#93231B

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

8.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.46:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#783A36

#5B5534

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#783A36

#494937

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#783A36

#773B40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Parisian 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

#995844

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#783A36

Daylight 5500K

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

#875D68

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.

#325E61

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: #783A36;

CSS — background

background-color: #783A36;

CSS Variable

--color-parisian: #783A36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parisian': '#783A36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#783A36] text-[#783A36]

SCSS

$parisian: #783A36;

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#773935 · ΔE 0.4

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#783C36 · ΔE 1.4

Dinner Party

#763637 · ΔE 3.0

Brick Red

#793B31 · ΔE 3.6

Arroyo Red

#6E3731 · ΔE 3.8

Redwood

#82423A · ΔE 4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #783A36?

#783A36 is Parisian, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #783A36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parisian?

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

What colors pair well with Parisian?

Parisian 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 Parisian?

You can download Parisian 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 Parisian?

The hex code is #783A36. In RGB it's 120, 58, 54, and in HSL it's 4°, 38%, 34%.

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