REDS

Biking Red

#7B222A

RGB 123, 34, 42 · HSL 355°, 57%, 31% · CMYK 0, 72, 66, 52

Biking Red is #7B222A in HEX — rgb(123, 34, 42), hsl(355°, 57%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 66%, 52%).

Biking Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 57%, 31%. 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

HEX#7B222A

RGB123, 34, 42

HSL355°, 57%, 31%

HSV355°, 72%, 48%

CMYK0, 72, 66, 52

Decimal8069674

CSS RGBrgb(123, 34, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 57%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Briquette 190D-7

ΔE 3.7 · #862730

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 4.2 · #721422

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 5.4 · #883134

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 6.2 · #813235

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 6.5 · #8E3237

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 6.6 · #6A191B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 7.2 · #90343A

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 7.3 · #8C363B

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 7.9 · #8D343F

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 8.7 · #752B22

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.6 · #7E3738

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 10.2 · #732318

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 11.1 · #903F45

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 11.9 · #8F423D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.7 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 13 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#7B222A

#227C75

Analogous

#7C2257

#7B222A

#7C4822

Triadic

#7B222A

#2A7C22

#222A7C

Split-Complementary

#7B222A

#227C48

#22577C

Tetradic

#7B222A

#577C22

#227C75

#48227C

Monochromatic

#140507

#401215

#7B222A

#B8323E

#D4636C

Rectangle

#7B222A

#7C7522

#227C75

#222A7C

Compound

#7B222A

#7C4822

#227C75

#22577C

Variations

Lighter

#B3313C

#C9626B

#DAA9AD

Darker

#651920

#471015

#2A090B

Saturation

#5D4244

#7C222A

#8D111B

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

9.98:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7B222A

#564F26

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B222A

#3D3D29

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B222A

#79282E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Biking 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

#9C463B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B222A

Daylight 5500K

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

#894B5F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#23645E

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: #7B222A;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B222A;

CSS Variable

--color-biking-red: #7B222A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biking-red': '#7B222A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B222A] text-[#7B222A]

SCSS

$biking-red: #7B222A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B222A?

#7B222A is Biking Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7B222A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Biking Red?

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

What colors pair well with Biking Red?

Biking 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 Biking Red?

You can download Biking 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 Biking Red?

The hex code is #7B222A. In RGB it's 123, 34, 42, and in HSL it's 355°, 57%, 31%.

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