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Red Endive

#794D60

RGB 121, 77, 96 · HSL 334°, 22%, 39% · CMYK 0, 36, 21, 53

Red Endive is #794D60 in HEX — rgb(121, 77, 96), hsl(334°, 22%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 21%, 53%).

Red Endive pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 22%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#794D60

RGB121, 77, 96

HSL334°, 22%, 39%

HSV334°, 36%, 47%

CMYK0, 36, 21, 53

Decimal7949664

CSS RGBrgb(121, 77, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 22%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bewitching S47D8

ΔE 2.4 · #75495F

Behr

Classic Berry PPU1-19

ΔE 2.6 · #7C5262

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 2.9 · #7E4E5E

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 4.3 · #7E495B

PPG

Chilled Wine 1045-7

ΔE 5.4 · #6D4052

Valspar

Vintage Grape 1005-5A

ΔE 5.6 · #7F5967

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Harvest SW6285

ΔE 5.8 · #7E5A6D

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 6.3 · #82495A

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 7.3 · #794550

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 7.6 · #6D3F5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 7.8 · #624154

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.9 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.5 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.3 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 15.4 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 21.8 · #575757

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#794D60

#4E7966

Analogous

#794E76

#794D60

#79504E

Triadic

#794D60

#61794E

#4E6179

Split-Complementary

#794D60

#4E7950

#4E7679

Tetradic

#794D60

#76794E

#4E7966

#504E79

Monochromatic

#1C1216

#4B303B

#794D60

#A47086

#C19FAE

Rectangle

#794D60

#79664E

#4E7966

#4E6179

Compound

#794D60

#79504E

#4E7966

#4E7679

Variations

Lighter

#9E677F

#B3909F

#D1C0C7

Darker

#623D4D

#442935

#28181F

Saturation

#6A5D63

#794E61

#A0275B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.90:1

vs Black

3.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#794D60

#60605F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#794D60

#56565E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#794D60

#775252

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Red Endive strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#9A6663

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#794D60

Daylight 5500K

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

#876B87

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.

#3F6A57

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: #794D60;

CSS — background

background-color: #794D60;

CSS Variable

--color-red-endive: #794D60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-endive': '#794D60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#794D60] text-[#794D60]

SCSS

$red-endive: #794D60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #794D60?

#794D60 is Red Endive, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #794D60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Endive?

Red Endive works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Red Endive?

Red Endive pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Endive?

You can download Red Endive 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 Red Endive?

The hex code is #794D60. In RGB it's 121, 77, 96, and in HSL it's 334°, 22%, 39%.

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