REDS
Red
#7A1F25
Red is #7A1F25 in HEX — rgb(122, 31, 37), hsl(356°, 59%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 70%, 52%).
Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 59%, 30%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Purple Red 3004
Behr
Briquette 190D-7
Benjamin Moore
Classic HC-182
Kilz
Raging Bull LA130-02
Vista Paint
Wild Rose C-65
Sherwin-Williams
Stolen Kiss SW7586
Colorhouse
Clay .05 Clay-05
Dulux
Red Back SB7F9
Hallman-Lindsay
Wild Rose 66
Dutch Boy
Spanish Red 7473
Valspar
Cut Ruby 1009-4
IKEA
IKEA104 104
PPG
Blaze 13-16
Kobra
Red 16
Dunn-Edwards
Deep Crimson DEA152
Farrow & Ball
Incarnadine 248
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
5/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bold · Energetic
Red 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #7A1F25?
#7A1F25 is Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.
Is #7A1F25 warm or cool?
Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Red?
Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Red?
Red 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 Red?
You can download Red 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?
The hex code is #7A1F25. In RGB it's 122, 31, 37, and in HSL it's 356°, 59%, 30%.
