REDS

Brick

#7A3C32

RGB 122, 60, 50 · HSL 8°, 42%, 34% · CMYK 0, 51, 59, 52

Brick is #7A3C32 in HEX — rgb(122, 60, 50), hsl(8°, 42%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 59%, 52%).

Brick pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 42%, 34%. 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#7A3C32

RGB122, 60, 50

HSL8°, 42%, 34%

HSV8°, 59%, 48%

CMYK0, 51, 59, 52

Decimal8010802

CSS RGBrgb(122, 60, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 42%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brick 2084-10

Exact match

Behr

True Copper S180-7

ΔE 1.6 · #7E4036

Dulux

Capsicum Red S05E8

ΔE 2.5 · #76362E

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 2.8 · #7D4235

Sherwin-Williams

Fireweed SW6328

ΔE 3.2 · #7B3730

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 3.4 · #7A3F2F

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.4 · #843D34

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 4.9 · #85443F

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 5.1 · #86423E

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 5.7 · #763C28

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 6.4 · #7E3738

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 6.7 · #763839

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 8.6 · #752B22

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.8 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 12.1 · #864326

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.6 · #9A4039

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

#7A3C32

#32717B

Analogous

#7B324D

#7A3C32

#7B6032

Triadic

#7A3C32

#327B3C

#3C327B

Split-Complementary

#7A3C32

#327B60

#324D7B

Tetradic

#7A3C32

#4D7B32

#32717B

#60327B

Monochromatic

#120907

#45221C

#7A3C32

#B15648

#CA877D

Rectangle

#7A3C32

#717B32

#32717B

#3C327B

Compound

#7A3C32

#7B6032

#32717B

#324D7B

Variations

Lighter

#AB5346

#BE8076

#D5B7B3

Darker

#642F27

#46201A

#29120E

Saturation

#624F4C

#7B3C32

#942A19

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

8.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7A3C32

#5E5730

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A3C32

#4B4B33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A3C32

#793D41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brick 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

#9B5A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A3C32

Daylight 5500K

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

#885F65

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.

#2F5D64

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: #7A3C32;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A3C32;

CSS Variable

--color-brick: #7A3C32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brick': '#7A3C32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A3C32] text-[#7A3C32]

SCSS

$brick: #7A3C32;

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#82423A · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A3C32?

#7A3C32 is Brick, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7A3C32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Brick?

Brick 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 Brick?

You can download Brick 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 Brick?

The hex code is #7A3C32. In RGB it's 122, 60, 50, and in HSL it's 8°, 42%, 34%.

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