REDS

Sable

#784841

RGB 120, 72, 65 · HSL 8°, 30%, 36% · CMYK 0, 40, 46, 53

Sable is #784841 in HEX — rgb(120, 72, 65), hsl(8°, 30%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 46%, 53%).

Sable pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 30%, 36%. 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#784841

RGB120, 72, 65

HSL8°, 30%, 36%

HSV8°, 46%, 47%

CMYK0, 40, 46, 53

Decimal7882817

CSS RGBrgb(120, 72, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 30%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 1.8 · #7B4940

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 2104-30

ΔE 2.1 · #7D4C43

PPG

Antique Mahogany 16-08

ΔE 2.6 · #784C42

Vista Paint

Berry Crush C-80

ΔE 2.6 · #72423D

Dulux

Volcanic Brick S06D8

ΔE 2.6 · #72433A

Behr

Dressed To Impress MQ1-19

ΔE 2.7 · #724641

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 3.3 · #784340

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 3.8 · #805045

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 3.8 · #7C453D

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 3.9 · #734A45

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.4 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7.3 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.4 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.5 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 13.3 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 14.1 · #8C4D35

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

#784841

#407077

Analogous

#774054

#784841

#776340

Triadic

#784841

#407748

#484077

Split-Complementary

#784841

#407763

#405477

Tetradic

#784841

#547740

#407077

#634077

Monochromatic

#140C0B

#462A25

#784841

#A8675D

#C2958E

Rectangle

#784841

#707740

#407077

#484077

Compound

#784841

#776340

#407077

#405477

Variations

Lighter

#A26157

#B68B84

#D2BDBA

Darker

#613832

#432622

#281613

Saturation

#645654

#774840

#973020

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

7.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#784841

#615B40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#784841

#535342

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#784841

#77484C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sable 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

#99634C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#784841

Daylight 5500K

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

#876870

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3A5D62

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: #784841;

CSS — background

background-color: #784841;

CSS Variable

--color-sable: #784841;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sable': '#784841' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#784841] text-[#784841]

SCSS

$sable: #784841;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #784841?

#784841 is Sable, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #784841 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sable?

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

What colors pair well with Sable?

Sable 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 Sable?

You can download Sable 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 Sable?

The hex code is #784841. In RGB it's 120, 72, 65, and in HSL it's 8°, 30%, 36%.

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