REDS

Cocobolo

#784848

RGB 120, 72, 72 · HSL 0°, 25%, 38% · CMYK 0, 40, 40, 53

Cocobolo is #784848 in HEX — rgb(120, 72, 72), hsl(0°, 25%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 40%, 53%).

Cocobolo pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 25%, 38%. 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#784848

RGB120, 72, 72

HSL0°, 25%, 38%

HSV0°, 40%, 47%

CMYK0, 40, 40, 53

Decimal7882824

CSS RGBrgb(120, 72, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 25%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cocobola S03E8

ΔE 1.2 · #78484A

Hallman-Lindsay

Alden Till historic-alden-till

ΔE 1.6 · #7A4B49

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 2.2 · #794A4D

Behr

Red Curry S170-6

ΔE 2.5 · #7F4B4B

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

ΔE 2.9 · #784D4C

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2082-20

ΔE 3.3 · #7D4648

Vista Paint

Alden Till C-1323

ΔE 3.4 · #7D4F4B

PPG

Chianti 13-06

ΔE 3.6 · #72494A

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 3.9 · #784340

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 4.1 · #6E423E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.1 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8.1 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13.8 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 14.3 · #53372C

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

#784848

#497979

Analogous

#794961

#784848

#796149

Triadic

#784848

#497949

#494979

Split-Complementary

#784848

#497961

#496179

Tetradic

#784848

#617949

#497979

#614979

Monochromatic

#1A0F0F

#492C2C

#784848

#A56969

#C29999

Rectangle

#784848

#797949

#497979

#494979

Compound

#784848

#796149

#497979

#496179

Variations

Lighter

#A06161

#B48C8C

#D1BEBE

Darker

#623939

#442727

#281616

Saturation

#685A5A

#794949

#9D2424

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

7.45:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#784848

#605C47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#784848

#535348

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#784848

#77494C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cocobolo 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

#996351

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#784848

Daylight 5500K

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

#876875

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3E6767

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: #784848;

CSS — background

background-color: #784848;

CSS Variable

--color-cocobolo: #784848;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cocobolo': '#784848' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#784848] text-[#784848]

SCSS

$cocobolo: #784848;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #784848?

#784848 is Cocobolo, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #784848 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cocobolo?

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

What colors pair well with Cocobolo?

Cocobolo 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 Cocobolo?

You can download Cocobolo 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 Cocobolo?

The hex code is #784848. In RGB it's 120, 72, 72, and in HSL it's 0°, 25%, 38%.

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