REDS

New Kenyan Copper

#7C1C05

RGB 124, 28, 5 · HSL 12°, 92%, 25% · CMYK 0, 77, 96, 51

New Kenyan Copper is #7C1C05 in HEX — rgb(124, 28, 5), hsl(12°, 92%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 77%, 96%, 51%).

New Kenyan Copper pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 92%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#7C1C05

RGB124, 28, 5

HSL12°, 92%, 25%

HSV12°, 96%, 49%

CMYK0, 77, 96, 51

Decimal8133637

CSS RGBrgb(124, 28, 5)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 92%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 10.7 · #9B3821

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 10.8 · #781F19

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 10.9 · #983A22

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 11 · #7C2A1C

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 11.5 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 14.3 · #9E3E2E

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 14.4 · #9D3A2F

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 14.5 · #A0392F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.6 · #9B2C2C

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 15.9 · #9E3E33

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 17.3 · #8B3D2F

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 18.5 · #AA423A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 18.7 · #A8453B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.8 · #9A4039

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 21.9 · #94353C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 23 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#7C1C05

#05637A

Analogous

#7A0528

#7C1C05

#7A5705

Triadic

#7C1C05

#057A1D

#1D057A

Split-Complementary

#7C1C05

#057A57

#05287A

Tetradic

#7C1C05

#287A05

#05637A

#57057A

Monochromatic

#180601

#310B02

#7C1C05

#C42E08

#F64D23

Rectangle

#7C1C05

#637A05

#05637A

#1D057A

Compound

#7C1C05

#7A5705

#05637A

#05287A

Variations

Lighter

#C42E08

#E65633

#E7A291

Darker

#641502

#460E00

#290800

Saturation

#51352E

#7A1D05

#7D1B03

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

10.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.03:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7C1C05

#574E00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C1C05

#3B3B09

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C1C05

#7B1F29

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

New Kenyan Copper 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

#9C421F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C1C05

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A4743

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#0C5061

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: #7C1C05;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C1C05;

CSS Variable

--color-new-kenyan-copper: #7C1C05;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-kenyan-copper': '#7C1C05' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C1C05] text-[#7C1C05]

SCSS

$new-kenyan-copper: #7C1C05;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C1C05?

#7C1C05 is New Kenyan Copper, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7C1C05 warm or cool?

New Kenyan Copper reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with New Kenyan Copper?

New Kenyan Copper works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with New Kenyan Copper?

New Kenyan Copper 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 New Kenyan Copper?

You can download New Kenyan Copper 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 New Kenyan Copper?

The hex code is #7C1C05. In RGB it's 124, 28, 5, and in HSL it's 12°, 92%, 25%.

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