REDS

Oriental Red

#7D3436

RGB 125, 52, 54 · HSL 358°, 41%, 35% · CMYK 0, 58, 57, 51

Oriental Red is #7D3436 in HEX — rgb(125, 52, 54), hsl(358°, 41%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 57%, 51%).

Oriental Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 41%, 35%. 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#7D3436

RGB125, 52, 54

HSL358°, 41%, 35%

HSV358°, 58%, 49%

CMYK0, 58, 57, 51

Decimal8205366

CSS RGBrgb(125, 52, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 41%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

Exact match

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 1.1 · #7F3639

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 1.3 · #7E3738

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 2.7 · #813235

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 2.9 · #843938

Behr

Apple Polish UL110-20

ΔE 3.1 · #863B3D

Benjamin Moore

Dinner AF-300

ΔE 4.3 · #773738

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 4.8 · #803740

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 5.3 · #8C4040

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 5.8 · #86423E

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 6.9 · #85443F

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.5 · #67272A

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 8.5 · #642424

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10.1 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.4 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 13.3 · #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

#7D3436

#357E7B

Analogous

#7E355C

#7D3436

#7E5735

Triadic

#7D3436

#377E35

#35377E

Split-Complementary

#7D3436

#357E57

#355C7E

Tetradic

#7D3436

#5C7E35

#357E7B

#57357E

Monochromatic

#120808

#481E1F

#7D3436

#B44B4F

#CA8184

Rectangle

#7D3436

#7E7B35

#357E7B

#35377E

Compound

#7D3436

#7E5735

#357E7B

#355C7E

Variations

Lighter

#AD484C

#BE797B

#D6B4B5

Darker

#66292B

#471B1C

#2A0F10

Saturation

#644E4F

#7E3537

#981A1F

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

8.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7D3436

#5C5634

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D3436

#474736

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D3436

#7B373C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Oriental 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

#9D5444

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D3436

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A5968

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.

#316665

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: #7D3436;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D3436;

CSS Variable

--color-oriental-red: #7D3436;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oriental-red': '#7D3436' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D3436] text-[#7D3436]

SCSS

$oriental-red: #7D3436;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D3436?

#7D3436 is Oriental Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7D3436 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oriental Red?

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

What colors pair well with Oriental Red?

Oriental 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 Oriental Red?

You can download Oriental 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 Oriental Red?

The hex code is #7D3436. In RGB it's 125, 52, 54, and in HSL it's 358°, 41%, 35%.

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