REDS

1975 Earth Red

#7B463B

RGB 123, 70, 59 · HSL 10°, 35%, 36% · CMYK 0, 43, 52, 52

1975 Earth Red is #7B463B in HEX — rgb(123, 70, 59), hsl(10°, 35%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 52%, 52%).

1975 Earth Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 35%, 36%. 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#7B463B

RGB123, 70, 59

HSL10°, 35%, 36%

HSV10°, 52%, 48%

CMYK0, 43, 52, 52

Decimal8078907

CSS RGBrgb(123, 70, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 35%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Reddy Brown S06E8

ΔE 0.9 · #7A443A

Vista Paint

Emperor's Robe C-73

ΔE 1.3 · #79463C

Behr

October Leaves S210-7

ΔE 1.5 · #774337

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 1.8 · #7C453D

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 2.3 · #7B453E

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 2.5 · #7B4940

Benjamin Moore

Beaver 2104-20

ΔE 2.9 · #75463A

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 4.6 · #805045

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 4.9 · #784340

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 5.9 · #7C503F

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 6.5 · #6C3B2A

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.1 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.5 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.5 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.7 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11.8 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#7B463B

#3C717C

Analogous

#7C3C51

#7B463B

#7C673C

Triadic

#7B463B

#3C7C46

#463C7C

Split-Complementary

#7B463B

#3C7C67

#3C517C

Tetradic

#7B463B

#517C3C

#3C717C

#673C7C

Monochromatic

#150C0A

#482923

#7B463B

#AE6556

#C7948A

Rectangle

#7B463B

#717C3C

#3C717C

#463C7C

Compound

#7B463B

#7C673C

#3C717C

#3C517C

Variations

Lighter

#A85F51

#BA8A80

#D4BDB8

Darker

#64372E

#46261F

#291512

Saturation

#655552

#7C463C

#9A321E

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

7.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7B463B

#625C3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B463B

#52523D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B463B

#7A464A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

1975 Earth 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

#9C6147

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B463B

Daylight 5500K

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

#89666C

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.

#375E65

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: #7B463B;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B463B;

CSS Variable

--color-1975-earth-red: #7B463B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { '1975-earth-red': '#7B463B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B463B] text-[#7B463B]

SCSS

$1975-earth-red: #7B463B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B463B?

#7B463B is 1975 Earth Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7B463B warm or cool?

1975 Earth Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with 1975 Earth Red?

1975 Earth Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with 1975 Earth Red?

1975 Earth 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 1975 Earth Red?

You can download 1975 Earth 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 1975 Earth Red?

The hex code is #7B463B. In RGB it's 123, 70, 59, and in HSL it's 10°, 35%, 36%.

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