REDS

Burnt Crimson

#784D4C

RGB 120, 77, 76 · HSL 1°, 22%, 38% · CMYK 0, 36, 37, 53

Burnt Crimson is #784D4C in HEX — rgb(120, 77, 76), hsl(1°, 22%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 37%, 53%).

Burnt Crimson pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 22%, 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#784D4C

RGB120, 77, 76

HSL1°, 22%, 38%

HSV1°, 37%, 47%

CMYK0, 36, 37, 53

Decimal7884108

CSS RGBrgb(120, 77, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 22%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Hodley HC-65

ΔE 1.2 · #784E4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Alden Till historic-alden-till

ΔE 2.2 · #7A4B49

PPG

Chianti 13-06

ΔE 2.4 · #72494A

Valspar

In the Red 1007-5A

ΔE 2.6 · #7F5051

Vista Paint

Alden Till C-1323

ΔE 2.7 · #7D4F4B

Dulux

Cocobola S03E8

ΔE 3.1 · #78484A

Behr

Raw Sienna BXC-57

ΔE 3.9 · #82514E

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 5.1 · #6E423E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.6 · #6D4247

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 6.4 · #784340

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.8 · #6A443B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.7 · #7B584C

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 9 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 14 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#784D4C

#4C7676

Analogous

#764C60

#784D4C

#76624C

Triadic

#784D4C

#4C764C

#4C4C76

Split-Complementary

#784D4C

#4C7662

#4C6076

Tetradic

#784D4C

#60764C

#4C7676

#624C76

Monochromatic

#191010

#482E2E

#784D4C

#A26E6D

#BF9C9B

Rectangle

#784D4C

#76764C

#4C7676

#4C4C76

Compound

#784D4C

#76624C

#4C7676

#4C6076

Variations

Lighter

#9C6665

#B28F8E

#D0BFBF

Darker

#5F3C3C

#422928

#271717

Saturation

#675B5B

#764C4C

#9C2826

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

7.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#784D4C

#625E4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#784D4C

#56564C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#784D4C

#774E50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burnt Crimson 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

#996654

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#784D4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#876B78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#3E6667

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: #784D4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #784D4C;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-crimson: #784D4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-crimson': '#784D4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#784D4C] text-[#784D4C]

SCSS

$burnt-crimson: #784D4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #784D4C?

#784D4C is Burnt Crimson, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #784D4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnt Crimson?

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

What colors pair well with Burnt Crimson?

Burnt Crimson 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 Burnt Crimson?

You can download Burnt Crimson 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 Burnt Crimson?

The hex code is #784D4C. In RGB it's 120, 77, 76, and in HSL it's 1°, 22%, 38%.

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