REDS

Texas Sweet Tea

#794840

RGB 121, 72, 64 · HSL 8°, 31%, 36% · CMYK 0, 40, 47, 53

Texas Sweet Tea is #794840 in HEX — rgb(121, 72, 64), hsl(8°, 31%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 47%, 53%).

Texas Sweet Tea pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 31%, 36%. 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#794840

RGB121, 72, 64

HSL8°, 31%, 36%

HSV8°, 47%, 47%

CMYK0, 40, 47, 53

Decimal7948352

CSS RGBrgb(121, 72, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 31%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 1 · #7B4940

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 2104-30

ΔE 1.7 · #7D4C43

Vista Paint

Emperor's Robe C-73

ΔE 2 · #79463C

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 2.5 · #7B453E

Dulux

Volcanic Brick S06D8

ΔE 2.5 · #72433A

Behr

Royal Liqueur PPU2-19

ΔE 2.9 · #784C41

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 3.1 · #7C453D

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 3.4 · #784340

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 3.5 · #805045

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 4.7 · #734A45

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.9 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7.7 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.6 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.7 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.9 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.3 · #8C4D35

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

#794840

#3F7178

Analogous

#783F54

#794840

#78633F

Triadic

#794840

#3F7847

#473F78

Split-Complementary

#794840

#3F7863

#3F5478

Tetradic

#794840

#54783F

#3F7178

#633F78

Monochromatic

#140C0B

#462925

#794840

#A9665B

#C3958D

Rectangle

#794840

#71783F

#3F7178

#473F78

Compound

#794840

#78633F

#3F7178

#3F5478

Variations

Lighter

#A36056

#B78A83

#D2BDB9

Darker

#613832

#442621

#281613

Saturation

#645653

#78473F

#983020

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

7.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#794840

#625C3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#794840

#535341

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#794840

#78484C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Texas Sweet Tea 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

#9A634B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#794840

Daylight 5500K

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

#87686F

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.

#395D63

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: #794840;

CSS — background

background-color: #794840;

CSS Variable

--color-texas-sweet-tea: #794840;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'texas-sweet-tea': '#794840' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#794840] text-[#794840]

SCSS

$texas-sweet-tea: #794840;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #794840?

#794840 is Texas Sweet Tea, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #794840 warm or cool?

Texas Sweet Tea reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Texas Sweet Tea?

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

What colors pair well with Texas Sweet Tea?

Texas Sweet Tea 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 Texas Sweet Tea?

You can download Texas Sweet Tea 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 Texas Sweet Tea?

The hex code is #794840. In RGB it's 121, 72, 64, and in HSL it's 8°, 31%, 36%.

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