REDS

Raisin in the Sun

#78615C

RGB 120, 97, 92 · HSL 11°, 13%, 42% · CMYK 0, 19, 23, 53

Raisin in the Sun is #78615C in HEX — rgb(120, 97, 92), hsl(11°, 13%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 23%, 53%).

Raisin in the Sun pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 13%, 42%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#78615C

RGB120, 97, 92

HSL11°, 13%, 42%

HSV11°, 23%, 47%

CMYK0, 19, 23, 53

Decimal7889244

CSS RGBrgb(120, 97, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 13%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Raisin in the Sun DE6034

Exact match

Behr

French Truffle N150-5

ΔE 0.7 · #7A625D

Dulux

Plumburn S06C7

ΔE 1.8 · #7D645E

Sherwin-Williams

Bateau Brown SW6033

ΔE 1.9 · #7A5F5A

PPG

Bold Brandy 1017-6

ΔE 2.5 · #796660

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 2.8 · #715F58

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 3.1 · #7B645A

Vista Paint

Mohawk Valley K-1169

ΔE 3.4 · #705F57

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-420

ΔE 3.6 · #6E5955

Valspar

Berry Brandy 1005-9B

ΔE 3.6 · #816462

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 4.4 · #786963

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 5.9 · #816F66

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.2 · #6F595D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8 · #7B584C

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 8.2 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.8 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#78615C

#5D7479

Analogous

#795D66

#78615C

#79705D

Triadic

#78615C

#5D7962

#625D79

Split-Complementary

#78615C

#5D7970

#5D6679

Tetradic

#78615C

#66795D

#5D7479

#705D79

Monochromatic

#231C1B

#4E3F3C

#78615C

#A08883

#C1B2AE

Rectangle

#78615C

#74795D

#5D7479

#625D79

Compound

#78615C

#79705D

#5D7479

#5D6679

Variations

Lighter

#987F79

#B0A09C

#D0C8C7

Darker

#614E4A

#433632

#271F1D

Saturation

#6F6867

#79625D

#A8452F

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

5.73:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#78615C

#6C695C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78615C

#65655D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78615C

#786162

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raisin in the Sun 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

#997560

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78615C

Daylight 5500K

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

#877A84

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#446972

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: #78615C;

CSS — background

background-color: #78615C;

CSS Variable

--color-raisin-in-the-sun: #78615C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raisin-in-the-sun': '#78615C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#78615C] text-[#78615C]

SCSS

$raisin-in-the-sun: #78615C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78615C?

#78615C is Raisin in the Sun, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #78615C warm or cool?

Raisin in the Sun reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Raisin in the Sun?

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

What colors pair well with Raisin in the Sun?

Raisin in the Sun 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 Raisin in the Sun?

You can download Raisin in the Sun 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 Raisin in the Sun?

The hex code is #78615C. In RGB it's 120, 97, 92, and in HSL it's 11°, 13%, 42%.

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