REDS

Doombull Brown

#7C1E08

RGB 124, 30, 8 · HSL 11°, 88%, 26% · CMYK 0, 76, 94, 51

Doombull Brown is #7C1E08 in HEX — rgb(124, 30, 8), hsl(11°, 88%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 94%, 51%).

Doombull Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 88%, 26%. 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#7C1E08

RGB124, 30, 8

HSL11°, 88%, 26%

HSV11°, 94%, 49%

CMYK0, 76, 94, 51

Decimal8134152

CSS RGBrgb(124, 30, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 88%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 9.7 · #781F19

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 9.8 · #7C2A1C

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 10.3 · #9B3821

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 10.4 · #983A22

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 10.7 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 13.5 · #9E3E2E

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 13.6 · #9D3A2F

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 13.9 · #A0392F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.1 · #9B2C2C

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 14.9 · #93402F

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 16.1 · #8B3D2F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17.8 · #9A4039

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 17.8 · #AA423A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 18 · #A8453B

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 21 · #94353C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 22 · #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

#7C1E08

#08677D

Analogous

#7D082D

#7C1E08

#7D5808

Triadic

#7C1E08

#087D1D

#1D087D

Split-Complementary

#7C1E08

#087D58

#082D7D

Tetradic

#7C1E08

#2D7D08

#08677D

#58087D

Monochromatic

#180602

#350C03

#7C1E08

#C52E0D

#F2502C

Rectangle

#7C1E08

#677D08

#08677D

#1D087D

Compound

#7C1E08

#7D5808

#08677D

#082D7D

Variations

Lighter

#C42E0C

#E25839

#E6A394

Darker

#661604

#480E01

#2A0800

Saturation

#543731

#7D1D08

#811B04

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

10.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7C1E08

#574E00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C1E08

#3C3C0C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C1E08

#7B212B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Doombull Brown 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

#9C4321

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C1E08

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A4845

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.

#0E5363

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: #7C1E08;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C1E08;

CSS Variable

--color-doombull-brown: #7C1E08;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'doombull-brown': '#7C1E08' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C1E08] text-[#7C1E08]

SCSS

$doombull-brown: #7C1E08;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C1E08?

#7C1E08 is Doombull Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7C1E08 warm or cool?

Doombull Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Doombull Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Doombull Brown?

Doombull Brown 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 Doombull Brown?

You can download Doombull Brown 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 Doombull Brown?

The hex code is #7C1E08. In RGB it's 124, 30, 8, and in HSL it's 11°, 88%, 26%.

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