REDS

Palace

#793D37

RGB 121, 61, 55 · HSL 5°, 37%, 35% · CMYK 0, 50, 55, 53

Palace is #793D37 in HEX — rgb(121, 61, 55), hsl(5°, 37%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 55%, 53%).

Palace pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 37%, 35%. 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#793D37

RGB121, 61, 55

HSL5°, 37%, 35%

HSV5°, 55%, 47%

CMYK0, 50, 55, 53

Decimal7945527

CSS RGBrgb(121, 61, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 37%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-255

Exact match

Behr

Red Pepper PPU2-2

ΔE 0.9 · #7A3F39

Dulux

Belly Fire S04D8

ΔE 3 · #773938

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 3.3 · #7F4340

Sherwin-Williams

Crabby Apple SW7592

ΔE 3.4 · #753531

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 4 · #7B453E

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 4 · #85443F

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 4.2 · #763839

Vista Paint

Shaker Red C-1326

ΔE 4.9 · #76423E

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 5 · #784340

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.6 · #7E3738

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 7.6 · #6C3B2A

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.3 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9.2 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 14.6 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 15 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#793D37

#38757A

Analogous

#7A3854

#793D37

#7A5F38

Triadic

#793D37

#387A3E

#3E387A

Split-Complementary

#793D37

#387A5F

#38547A

Tetradic

#793D37

#547A38

#38757A

#5F387A

Monochromatic

#110908

#462320

#793D37

#AF5850

#C78A85

Rectangle

#793D37

#757A38

#38757A

#3E387A

Compound

#793D37

#7A5F38

#38757A

#38547A

Variations

Lighter

#A8554D

#BB817C

#D4B8B6

Darker

#63302C

#45201D

#291210

Saturation

#63514F

#7A3E38

#96261C

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

8.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#793D37

#5D5735

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#793D37

#4B4B38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#793D37

#783E42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Palace 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

#9A5A44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#793D37

Daylight 5500K

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

#875F69

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.

#346064

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: #793D37;

CSS — background

background-color: #793D37;

CSS Variable

--color-palace: #793D37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'palace': '#793D37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#793D37] text-[#793D37]

SCSS

$palace: #793D37;

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#793B31 · ΔE 3.1

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#82423A · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #793D37?

#793D37 is Palace, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #793D37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Palace?

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

What colors pair well with Palace?

Palace 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 Palace?

You can download Palace 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 Palace?

The hex code is #793D37. In RGB it's 121, 61, 55, and in HSL it's 5°, 37%, 35%.

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