REDS

January Garnet

#7B4141

RGB 123, 65, 65 · HSL 0°, 31%, 37% · CMYK 0, 47, 47, 52

January Garnet is #7B4141 in HEX — rgb(123, 65, 65), hsl(0°, 31%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 47%, 52%).

January Garnet pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 31%, 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#7B4141

RGB123, 65, 65

HSL0°, 31%, 37%

HSV0°, 47%, 48%

CMYK0, 47, 47, 52

Decimal8077633

CSS RGBrgb(123, 65, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 31%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

January Garnet HDC-CL-11

ΔE 0.7 · #7A4041

PPG

Bordeaux 1055-7

ΔE 1.8 · #774041

Vista Paint

Casandra C-87

ΔE 2.3 · #7C4346

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 2.4 · #7F4340

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 2.6 · #784340

Dulux

Marrakesh Red S03F9

ΔE 2.7 · #773B3E

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2082-20

ΔE 2.9 · #7D4648

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 3.5 · #804045

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 4.5 · #763B42

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 4.7 · #7C453D

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 6.7 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7 · #7E3738

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 9.4 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.4 · #67272A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.7 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.6 · #53372C

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

#7B4141

#417C7C

Analogous

#7C415E

#7B4141

#7C5E41

Triadic

#7B4141

#417C41

#41417C

Split-Complementary

#7B4141

#417C5E

#415E7C

Tetradic

#7B4141

#5E7C41

#417C7C

#5E417C

Monochromatic

#170C0C

#492727

#7B4141

#AB5F5F

#C59191

Rectangle

#7B4141

#7C7C41

#417C7C

#41417C

Compound

#7B4141

#7C5E41

#417C7C

#415E7C

Variations

Lighter

#A65757

#B88585

#D3BBBB

Darker

#643333

#462222

#291313

Saturation

#675656

#7C4141

#9C2121

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

7.85:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7B4141

#5F5A40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B4141

#4F4F41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B4141

#7A4346

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

January Garnet 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

#9C5D4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B4141

Daylight 5500K

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

#896270

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.

#3B6565

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: #7B4141;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B4141;

CSS Variable

--color-january-garnet: #7B4141;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'january-garnet': '#7B4141' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B4141] text-[#7B4141]

SCSS

$january-garnet: #7B4141;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B4141?

#7B4141 is January Garnet, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7B4141 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with January Garnet?

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

What colors pair well with January Garnet?

January Garnet 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 January Garnet?

You can download January Garnet 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 January Garnet?

The hex code is #7B4141. In RGB it's 123, 65, 65, and in HSL it's 0°, 31%, 37%.

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