REDS

Wild Currant

#7C3239

RGB 124, 50, 57 · HSL 354°, 43%, 34% · CMYK 0, 60, 54, 51

Wild Currant is #7C3239 in HEX — rgb(124, 50, 57), hsl(354°, 43%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 54%, 51%).

Wild Currant pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 43%, 34%. 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#7C3239

RGB124, 50, 57

HSL354°, 43%, 34%

HSV354°, 60%, 49%

CMYK0, 60, 54, 51

Decimal8139321

CSS RGBrgb(124, 50, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 43%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Wild Currant SW7583

Exact match

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 2.5 · #7F3639

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 2.7 · #803740

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 2.9 · #7D3436

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 3.4 · #7E3738

Dulux

Wild Berry S03G9

ΔE 3.7 · #7E3A3E

Behr

Apple Polish UL110-20

ΔE 4.4 · #863B3D

Benjamin Moore

Dinner AF-300

ΔE 4.8 · #773738

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 5.5 · #813E45

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 5.7 · #7C3744

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.3 · #67272A

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 7.8 · #763B42

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 9 · #642424

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10.1 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 15.4 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#7C3239

#317C75

Analogous

#7C315E

#7C3239

#7C4F31

Triadic

#7C3239

#397C31

#31397C

Split-Complementary

#7C3239

#317C4F

#315E7C

Tetradic

#7C3239

#5E7C31

#317C75

#4F317C

Monochromatic

#120708

#451C20

#7C3239

#B34752

#CB7C84

Rectangle

#7C3239

#7C7531

#317C75

#31397C

Compound

#7C3239

#7C4F31

#317C75

#315E7C

Variations

Lighter

#AC454F

#BF757C

#D6B2B6

Darker

#65262C

#46191E

#290E11

Saturation

#624C4E

#7C3139

#951925

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

8.85:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7C3239

#5B5537

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C3239

#464638

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C3239

#7A363A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wild Currant 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

#9C5246

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C3239

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A576A

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.

#2F655F

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: #7C3239;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C3239;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-currant: #7C3239;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-currant': '#7C3239' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C3239] text-[#7C3239]

SCSS

$wild-currant: #7C3239;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C3239?

#7C3239 is Wild Currant, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7C3239 warm or cool?

Wild Currant reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wild Currant?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Currant?

Wild Currant 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 Wild Currant?

You can download Wild Currant 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 Wild Currant?

The hex code is #7C3239. In RGB it's 124, 50, 57, and in HSL it's 354°, 43%, 34%.

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