REDS

Ancho Pepper

#7A5145

RGB 122, 81, 69 · HSL 14°, 28%, 37% · CMYK 0, 34, 43, 52

Ancho Pepper is #7A5145 in HEX — rgb(122, 81, 69), hsl(14°, 28%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 43%, 52%).

Ancho Pepper pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 28%, 37%. 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#7A5145

RGB122, 81, 69

HSL14°, 28%, 37%

HSV14°, 43%, 48%

CMYK0, 34, 43, 52

Decimal8016197

CSS RGBrgb(122, 81, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 28%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ancho Pepper HDC-AC-03

Exact match

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 1.4 · #7C5244

Benjamin Moore

Pumpernickel 2102-20

ΔE 1.7 · #764D41

PPG

Antique Mahogany 16-08

ΔE 2.4 · #784C42

Dulux

Brown Leaf S09E8

ΔE 2.4 · #784E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Roxy Brown DE6084

ΔE 2.7 · #7A5546

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 3.1 · #714C3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Evolution 130

ΔE 3.5 · #704A3D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 3.8 · #7B584C

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 4 · #85594F

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 5.4 · #7C5641

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6 · #6A443B

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 7 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.5 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 11.1 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 11.3 · #6D4247

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

#7A5145

#446C79

Analogous

#794452

#7A5145

#796B44

Triadic

#7A5145

#447950

#504479

Split-Complementary

#7A5145

#44796B

#445279

Tetradic

#7A5145

#527944

#446C79

#6B4479

Monochromatic

#170F0D

#483028

#7A5145

#A77262

#C29E93

Rectangle

#7A5145

#6C7944

#446C79

#504479

Compound

#7A5145

#796B44

#446C79

#445279

Variations

Lighter

#A26C5B

#B69288

#D2C1BC

Darker

#624035

#442B24

#281914

Saturation

#665A56

#795044

#9B3E22

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

6.80:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7A5145

#666144

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A5145

#5A5A47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A5145

#7A5054

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ancho 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

#9B694F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A5145

Daylight 5500K

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

#886E73

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3C5B64

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: #7A5145;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A5145;

CSS Variable

--color-ancho-pepper: #7A5145;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancho-pepper': '#7A5145' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A5145] text-[#7A5145]

SCSS

$ancho-pepper: #7A5145;

Similar Colors

Warm Brownie

#7E554A · ΔE 1.8

Espresso

#7C5547 · ΔE 2.0

Pumpernickel

#754C40 · ΔE 2.1

Cocoa Brown

#744D40 · ΔE 2.1

Pueblo Brown

#7F554B · ΔE 2.2

English Brown

#7D5648 · ΔE 2.3

Leather Saddle Brown

#754E3F · ΔE 2.4

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#754B41 · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A5145?

#7A5145 is Ancho Pepper, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7A5145 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancho Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Ancho Pepper?

Ancho 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 Ancho Pepper?

You can download Ancho 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 Ancho Pepper?

The hex code is #7A5145. In RGB it's 122, 81, 69, and in HSL it's 14°, 28%, 37%.

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