REDS

Secret Journal

#7D6159

RGB 125, 97, 89 · HSL 13°, 17%, 42% · CMYK 0, 22, 29, 51

Secret Journal is #7D6159 in HEX — rgb(125, 97, 89), hsl(13°, 17%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 51%).

Secret Journal pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 17%, 42%. 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#7D6159

RGB125, 97, 89

HSL13°, 17%, 42%

HSV13°, 29%, 49%

CMYK0, 22, 29, 51

Decimal8216921

CSS RGBrgb(125, 97, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 17%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Secret Journal MQ1-57

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Bateau Brown SW6033

ΔE 2 · #7A5F5A

Dulux

Plumburn S06C7

ΔE 2.2 · #7D645E

Valspar

Western Clay 2009-8

ΔE 2.6 · #7F605C

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 2.6 · #7B645A

Vista Paint

Ranch House C-141

ΔE 3.1 · #786257

Dunn-Edwards

Raisin in the Sun DE6034

ΔE 3.1 · #78615C

Benjamin Moore

Cowboy 1015

ΔE 3.6 · #7F6456

PPG

Bold Brandy 1017-6

ΔE 4.6 · #796660

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 4.8 · #8A675C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 5.5 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6.5 · #786963

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 6.6 · #816F66

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7.6 · #755C48

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 8.6 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 12.6 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#7D6159

#59757D

Analogous

#7D5963

#7D6159

#7D7359

Triadic

#7D6159

#597D61

#61597D

Split-Complementary

#7D6159

#597D73

#59637D

Tetradic

#7D6159

#637D59

#59757D

#73597D

Monochromatic

#241C19

#513E39

#7D6159

#A4877F

#C4B1AB

Rectangle

#7D6159

#757D59

#59757D

#61597D

Compound

#7D6159

#7D7359

#59757D

#59637D

Variations

Lighter

#9D7D75

#B39F99

#D1C8C5

Darker

#654D46

#463530

#291E1C

Saturation

#716866

#7D6159

#AA482C

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

5.64:1

vs Black

3.73:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D6159

#6F6B59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D6159

#66665A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D6159

#7D6063

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Secret Journal 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

#9D755E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D6159

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A7A82

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.

#446872

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: #7D6159;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D6159;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-journal: #7D6159;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-journal': '#7D6159' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D6159] text-[#7D6159]

SCSS

$secret-journal: #7D6159;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D6159?

#7D6159 is Secret Journal, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #7D6159 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Journal?

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

What colors pair well with Secret Journal?

Secret Journal 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 Secret Journal?

You can download Secret Journal 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 Secret Journal?

The hex code is #7D6159. In RGB it's 125, 97, 89, and in HSL it's 13°, 17%, 42%.

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