REDS

Bole

#79443B

RGB 121, 68, 59 · HSL 9°, 34%, 35% · CMYK 0, 44, 51, 53

Bole is #79443B in HEX — rgb(121, 68, 59), hsl(9°, 34%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 51%, 53%).

Bole pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 34%, 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#79443B

RGB121, 68, 59

HSL9°, 34%, 35%

HSV9°, 51%, 47%

CMYK0, 44, 51, 53

Decimal7947323

CSS RGBrgb(121, 68, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 34%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Reddy Brown S06E8

ΔE 0.9 · #7A443A

Vista Paint

Emperor's Robe C-73

ΔE 1.2 · #79463C

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 1.2 · #7C453D

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 1.3 · #7B453E

Behr

October Leaves S210-7

ΔE 1.9 · #774337

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 2.4 · #7B4940

Benjamin Moore

Beaver 2104-20

ΔE 3.1 · #75463A

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 3.6 · #784340

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 5.1 · #805045

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 5.8 · #85443F

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 6.6 · #6C3B2A

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.6 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.4 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.7 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13 · #7D5436

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

#79443B

#3B6E78

Analogous

#783B50

#79443B

#78623B

Triadic

#79443B

#3B7844

#443B78

Split-Complementary

#79443B

#3B7862

#3B5078

Tetradic

#79443B

#50783B

#3B6E78

#623B78

Monochromatic

#110A08

#442722

#79443B

#AB6154

#C49187

Rectangle

#79443B

#6E783B

#3B6E78

#443B78

Compound

#79443B

#78623B

#3B6E78

#3B5078

Variations

Lighter

#A45D51

#B8877F

#D3BBB7

Darker

#61362E

#43241F

#281511

Saturation

#625350

#78443B

#952F1D

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

7.77:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#79443B

#605A3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79443B

#50503C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79443B

#784448

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bole 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

#9A6047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79443B

Daylight 5500K

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

#87656C

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.

#365B62

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: #79443B;

CSS — background

background-color: #79443B;

CSS Variable

--color-bole: #79443B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bole': '#79443B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79443B] text-[#79443B]

SCSS

$bole: #79443B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79443B?

#79443B is Bole, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #79443B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bole?

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

What colors pair well with Bole?

Bole 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 Bole?

You can download Bole 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 Bole?

The hex code is #79443B. In RGB it's 121, 68, 59, and in HSL it's 9°, 34%, 35%.

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