REDS

Nocturne Red

#7A4B56

RGB 122, 75, 86 · HSL 346°, 24%, 39% · CMYK 0, 39, 30, 52

Nocturne Red is #7A4B56 in HEX — rgb(122, 75, 86), hsl(346°, 24%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 30%, 52%).

Nocturne Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 24%, 39%. 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#7A4B56

RGB122, 75, 86

HSL346°, 24%, 39%

HSV346°, 39%, 48%

CMYK0, 39, 30, 52

Decimal8014678

CSS RGBrgb(122, 75, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 24%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Carter CW-355

ΔE 2.5 · #744551

Behr

Fine Burgundy HDC-CL-02

ΔE 2.5 · #805059

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 3.1 · #794550

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 3.3 · #7E4E5E

Dulux

Paris Pink S48E8

ΔE 3.6 · #7A4656

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 4.3 · #71424A

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 4.6 · #754C50

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 4.9 · #794A4D

Sherwin-Williams

Aged Wine SW6299

ΔE 5 · #895460

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 5.2 · #82495A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.7 · #6D4247

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.4 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.1 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 12.9 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.4 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 18.6 · #53372C

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 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

#7A4B56

#4C7B70

Analogous

#7B4C6F

#7A4B56

#7B584C

Triadic

#7A4B56

#577B4C

#4C577B

Split-Complementary

#7A4B56

#4C7B58

#4C6F7B

Tetradic

#7A4B56

#6F7B4C

#4C7B70

#584C7B

Monochromatic

#1C1114

#4C2F35

#7A4B56

#A66E7B

#C39DA6

Rectangle

#7A4B56

#7B704C

#4C7B70

#4C577B

Compound

#7A4B56

#7B584C

#4C7B70

#4C6F7B

Variations

Lighter

#A06573

#B58F98

#D2BFC4

Darker

#643C45

#45282F

#29171B

Saturation

#6B5C60

#7B4C57

#A12643

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

7.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7A4B56

#615F55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A4B56

#555555

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A4B56

#784E4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Nocturne 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.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#9B655C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A4B56

Daylight 5500K

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

#886A80

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.

#3F6A60

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: #7A4B56;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A4B56;

CSS Variable

--color-nocturne-red: #7A4B56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nocturne-red': '#7A4B56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A4B56] text-[#7A4B56]

SCSS

$nocturne-red: #7A4B56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A4B56?

#7A4B56 is Nocturne Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7A4B56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nocturne Red?

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

What colors pair well with Nocturne Red?

Nocturne 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 Nocturne Red?

You can download Nocturne 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 Nocturne Red?

The hex code is #7A4B56. In RGB it's 122, 75, 86, and in HSL it's 346°, 24%, 39%.

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