REDS

Reading Tea Leaves

#7D5D5E

RGB 125, 93, 94 · HSL 358°, 15%, 43% · CMYK 0, 26, 25, 51

Reading Tea Leaves is #7D5D5E in HEX — rgb(125, 93, 94), hsl(358°, 15%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 25%, 51%).

Reading Tea Leaves pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 15%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#7D5D5E

RGB125, 93, 94

HSL358°, 15%, 43%

HSV358°, 26%, 49%

CMYK0, 26, 25, 51

Decimal8215902

CSS RGBrgb(125, 93, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 15%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Plum DE6020

ΔE 2.2 · #825E61

Behr

Czarina MQ1-48

ΔE 2.5 · #78595D

Dulux

Musk Deer S03D7

ΔE 2.9 · #7E5A58

Sherwin-Williams

River Rouge SW6026

ΔE 3 · #76595D

Valspar

Western Clay 2009-8

ΔE 3.1 · #7F605C

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 3.3 · #835C5F

Benjamin Moore

Pinch 1449

ΔE 4.2 · #776062

Vista Paint

Whimsy C-99

ΔE 4.3 · #896367

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5.6 · #6F595D

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 6.2 · #8C6C6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Whimsy 100

ΔE 6.2 · #8B5E63

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 7.4 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.4 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 8.9 · #786963

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 12.6 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.1 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#7D5D5E

#5D7E7D

Analogous

#7E5D6F

#7D5D5E

#7E6D5D

Triadic

#7D5D5E

#5E7E5D

#5D5E7E

Split-Complementary

#7D5D5E

#5D7E6D

#5D6F7E

Tetradic

#7D5D5E

#6F7E5D

#5D7E7D

#6D5D7E

Monochromatic

#261C1D

#523D3D

#7D5D5E

#A48485

#C4B0B1

Rectangle

#7D5D5E

#7E7D5D

#5D7E7D

#5D5E7E

Compound

#7D5D5E

#7E6D5D

#5D7E7D

#5D6F7E

Variations

Lighter

#9C797A

#B39D9D

#D1C7C7

Darker

#664A4B

#463233

#291D1D

Saturation

#736969

#7E5D5E

#AD2F33

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

5.83:1

vs Black

3.60:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D5D5E

#6C695E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D5D5E

#63635E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D5D5E

#7C5E5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Reading Tea Leaves 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

#9D7262

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D5D5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A7786

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#467573

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: #7D5D5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D5D5E;

CSS Variable

--color-reading-tea-leaves: #7D5D5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reading-tea-leaves': '#7D5D5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D5D5E] text-[#7D5D5E]

SCSS

$reading-tea-leaves: #7D5D5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D5D5E?

#7D5D5E is Reading Tea Leaves, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #7D5D5E warm or cool?

Reading Tea Leaves reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Reading Tea Leaves?

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

What colors pair well with Reading Tea Leaves?

Reading Tea Leaves 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 Reading Tea Leaves?

You can download Reading Tea Leaves 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 Reading Tea Leaves?

The hex code is #7D5D5E. In RGB it's 125, 93, 94, and in HSL it's 358°, 15%, 43%.

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