REDS

Red Pepper

#7A3F38

RGB 122, 63, 56 · HSL 6°, 37%, 35% · CMYK 0, 48, 54, 52

Red Pepper is #7A3F38 in HEX — rgb(122, 63, 56), hsl(6°, 37%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 54%, 52%).

Red Pepper pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 37%, 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#7A3F38

RGB122, 63, 56

HSL6°, 37%, 35%

HSV6°, 54%, 48%

CMYK0, 48, 54, 52

Decimal8011576

CSS RGBrgb(122, 63, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 37%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Pepper PPU2-2

ΔE 0.6 · #7A3F39

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-255

ΔE 0.9 · #793D37

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 2.9 · #7C453D

Dulux

Reddy Brown S06E8

ΔE 3 · #7A443A

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 3.1 · #7F4340

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 3.3 · #7B453E

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 3.8 · #85443F

Vista Paint

Emperor's Robe C-73

ΔE 4.4 · #79463C

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 4.7 · #784340

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 4.9 · #763839

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 6.3 · #7E3738

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 7.3 · #6C3B2A

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.1 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 14 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.2 · #7B584C

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

#7A3F38

#38747A

Analogous

#7A3853

#7A3F38

#7A6038

Triadic

#7A3F38

#387A3F

#3F387A

Split-Complementary

#7A3F38

#387A60

#38537A

Tetradic

#7A3F38

#537A38

#38747A

#60387A

Monochromatic

#110908

#462420

#7A3F38

#AF5A50

#C78B85

Rectangle

#7A3F38

#747A38

#38747A

#3F387A

Compound

#7A3F38

#7A6038

#38747A

#38537A

Variations

Lighter

#A8564D

#BB837C

#D4B9B6

Darker

#63312C

#45211D

#291310

Saturation

#63514F

#7A3F38

#96281C

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

8.09:1

AAA

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7A3F38

#5F5836

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A3F38

#4D4D39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A3F38

#794044

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Pepper 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

#9B5C45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A3F38

Daylight 5500K

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

#886169

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.

#345F64

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: #7A3F38;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A3F38;

CSS Variable

--color-red-pepper: #7A3F38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-pepper': '#7A3F38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A3F38] text-[#7A3F38]

SCSS

$red-pepper: #7A3F38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A3F38?

#7A3F38 is Red Pepper, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7A3F38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Red Pepper?

Red Pepper 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 Pepper?

You can download Red Pepper 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 Pepper?

The hex code is #7A3F38. In RGB it's 122, 63, 56, and in HSL it's 6°, 37%, 35%.

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