REDS

Rustique

#7D3F2F

RGB 125, 63, 47 · HSL 12°, 45%, 34% · CMYK 0, 50, 62, 51

Rustique is #7D3F2F in HEX — rgb(125, 63, 47), hsl(12°, 45%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 62%, 51%).

Rustique pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 45%, 34%. 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#7D3F2F

RGB125, 63, 47

HSL12°, 45%, 34%

HSV12°, 62%, 49%

CMYK0, 50, 62, 51

Decimal8208175

CSS RGBrgb(125, 63, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 45%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rustique AF-275

Exact match

Vista Paint

Outrageous C-121

ΔE 1.2 · #804232

Dulux

Autumn Orange S07D8

ΔE 2.3 · #7F3F2C

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 3 · #7D4235

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 3.1 · #763C28

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 3.5 · #864633

Behr

True Copper S180-7

ΔE 3.7 · #7E4036

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 4.1 · #7B3728

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.9 · #843D34

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 5.2 · #894C3B

PPG

Red Clay 16-32

ΔE 5.6 · #89483E

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 6.9 · #8C4D35

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 7.9 · #904C44

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 8.6 · #864326

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 11.5 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#7D3F2F

#306E7E

Analogous

#7E3047

#7D3F2F

#7E6630

Triadic

#7D3F2F

#307E3F

#3F307E

Split-Complementary

#7D3F2F

#307E66

#30477E

Tetradic

#7D3F2F

#477E30

#306E7E

#66307E

Monochromatic

#120907

#46231B

#7D3F2F

#B55B45

#CD8A7A

Rectangle

#7D3F2F

#6E7E30

#306E7E

#3F307E

Compound

#7D3F2F

#7E6630

#306E7E

#30477E

Variations

Lighter

#AF5842

#C18373

#D7B9B2

Darker

#663225

#472218

#2A130D

Saturation

#62504B

#7E3F30

#963118

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

8.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7D3F2F

#61592D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D3F2F

#4E4E31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D3F2F

#7C3F44

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rustique 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

#9D5C3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D3F2F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A6163

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2E5B66

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: #7D3F2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D3F2F;

CSS Variable

--color-rustique: #7D3F2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustique': '#7D3F2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D3F2F] text-[#7D3F2F]

SCSS

$rustique: #7D3F2F;

Similar Colors

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#7B4233 · ΔE 3.0

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#804531 · ΔE 3.0

Brick Red

#793B31 · ΔE 3.7

Sienna

#804638 · ΔE 3.9

Burnt Cinnamon

#7B4532 · ΔE 4.3

Tea

#894334 · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D3F2F?

#7D3F2F is Rustique, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7D3F2F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustique?

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

What colors pair well with Rustique?

Rustique 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 Rustique?

You can download Rustique 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 Rustique?

The hex code is #7D3F2F. In RGB it's 125, 63, 47, and in HSL it's 12°, 45%, 34%.

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