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Betalain Red

#7D655C

RGB 125, 101, 92 · HSL 16°, 15%, 43% · CMYK 0, 19, 26, 51

Betalain Red is #7D655C in HEX — rgb(125, 101, 92), hsl(16°, 15%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 26%, 51%).

Betalain Red pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 15%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7D655C

RGB125, 101, 92

HSL16°, 15%, 43%

HSV16°, 26%, 49%

CMYK0, 19, 26, 51

Decimal8217948

CSS RGBrgb(125, 101, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 15%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cocoa Milk S08C7

ΔE 0.6 · #7D665D

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 0.9 · #7B645A

Vista Paint

Ranch House C-141

ΔE 2 · #786257

Behr

Secret Journal MQ1-57

ΔE 2.2 · #7D6159

PPG

Warrior 1076-6

ΔE 2.7 · #7D685B

Dunn-Edwards

Raisin in the Sun DE6034

ΔE 2.9 · #78615C

Kilz

Cocoa Truffle LM210

ΔE 3.1 · #7D6A5E

Sherwin-Williams

Hot Cocoa SW6047

ΔE 3.2 · #806257

Benjamin Moore

Cowboy 1015

ΔE 3.4 · #7F6456

Valspar

Humboldt Earth 3003-9A

ΔE 3.6 · #786557

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 4.4 · #816F66

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 4.6 · #786963

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.3 · #7B584C

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 7.7 · #6A5D4D

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 9.1 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.9 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7D655C

#5D757E

Analogous

#7E5D65

#7D655C

#7E765D

Triadic

#7D655C

#5D7E66

#665D7E

Split-Complementary

#7D655C

#5D7E76

#5D657E

Tetradic

#7D655C

#657E5D

#5D757E

#765D7E

Monochromatic

#261F1C

#52423D

#7D655C

#A48C84

#C4B5B0

Rectangle

#7D655C

#757E5D

#5D757E

#665D7E

Compound

#7D655C

#7E765D

#5D757E

#5D657E

Variations

Lighter

#9C8379

#B3A39D

#D1CAC7

Darker

#66514A

#463832

#29201D

Saturation

#736B69

#7E665D

#AD502F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.40:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D655C

#716D5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D655C

#6A6A5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D655C

#7D6466

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Betalain Red reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#9D7860

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D655C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A7D84

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.

#466875

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: #7D655C;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D655C;

CSS Variable

--color-betalain-red: #7D655C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'betalain-red': '#7D655C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D655C] text-[#7D655C]

SCSS

$betalain-red: #7D655C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D655C?

#7D655C is Betalain Red, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7D655C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Betalain Red?

Betalain Red works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Betalain Red?

Betalain Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Betalain Red?

You can download Betalain 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 Betalain Red?

The hex code is #7D655C. In RGB it's 125, 101, 92, and in HSL it's 16°, 15%, 43%.

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