REDS

Sundried Tomato

#7D252C

RGB 125, 37, 44 · HSL 355°, 54%, 32% · CMYK 0, 70, 65, 51

Sundried Tomato is #7D252C in HEX — rgb(125, 37, 44), hsl(355°, 54%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 65%, 51%).

Sundried Tomato pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 54%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#7D252C

RGB125, 37, 44

HSL355°, 54%, 32%

HSV355°, 70%, 49%

CMYK0, 70, 65, 51

Decimal8201516

CSS RGBrgb(125, 37, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 54%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Briquette 190D-7

ΔE 3.3 · #862730

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 4.4 · #883134

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 5.2 · #721422

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 5.3 · #813235

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 5.7 · #8E3237

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 6.3 · #8C363B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 6.4 · #90343A

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 7.1 · #8D343F

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 7.2 · #6A191B

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 8.4 · #752B22

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 8.8 · #7E3738

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 10.1 · #903F45

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 10.3 · #732318

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 10.9 · #8F423D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.9 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 12.1 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#7D252C

#267E76

Analogous

#7E2659

#7D252C

#7E4A26

Triadic

#7D252C

#2D7E26

#262D7E

Split-Complementary

#7D252C

#267E4A

#26597E

Tetradic

#7D252C

#597E26

#267E76

#4A267E

Monochromatic

#140607

#431418

#7D252C

#B93742

#D26A72

Rectangle

#7D252C

#7E7626

#267E76

#262D7E

Compound

#7D252C

#7E4A26

#267E76

#26597E

Variations

Lighter

#B33540

#C7676F

#D9ABAF

Darker

#661C22

#481217

#2A0A0D

Saturation

#5F4447

#7E262D

#90131D

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

9.66:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7D252C

#585128

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D252C

#3F3F2B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D252C

#7B2A30

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sundried Tomato 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

#9D483C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D252C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A4D60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#266560

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: #7D252C;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D252C;

CSS Variable

--color-sundried-tomato: #7D252C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sundried-tomato': '#7D252C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D252C] text-[#7D252C]

SCSS

$sundried-tomato: #7D252C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D252C?

#7D252C is Sundried Tomato, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7D252C warm or cool?

Sundried Tomato reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sundried Tomato?

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

What colors pair well with Sundried Tomato?

Sundried Tomato 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 Sundried Tomato?

You can download Sundried Tomato 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 Sundried Tomato?

The hex code is #7D252C. In RGB it's 125, 37, 44, and in HSL it's 355°, 54%, 32%.

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