REDS

Francesca

#7E2A37

RGB 126, 42, 55 · HSL 351°, 50%, 33% · CMYK 0, 67, 56, 51

Francesca is #7E2A37 in HEX — rgb(126, 42, 55), hsl(351°, 50%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 56%, 51%).

Francesca pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 50%, 33%. 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#7E2A37

RGB126, 42, 55

HSL351°, 50%, 33%

HSV351°, 67%, 49%

CMYK0, 67, 56, 51

Decimal8268343

CSS RGBrgb(126, 42, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 50%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

Exact match

Behr

Roasted Pepper 180D-7

ΔE 1.4 · #812B37

Dulux

Rustic Rose SB7G9

ΔE 4 · #8A303F

Sherwin-Williams

Wild Currant SW7583

ΔE 4.7 · #7C3239

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 6 · #803740

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 6.1 · #8F3841

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 6.2 · #8C393F

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7.4 · #7E3738

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 7.7 · #90343A

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 7.9 · #903F45

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 8 · #6E1C34

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 9.8 · #922E4A

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9.8 · #67272A

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 11.9 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.5 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 15.5 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#7E2A37

#2A7E72

Analogous

#7E2A61

#7E2A37

#7E482A

Triadic

#7E2A37

#377E2A

#2A377E

Split-Complementary

#7E2A37

#2A7E48

#2A617E

Tetradic

#7E2A37

#617E2A

#2A7E72

#482A7E

Monochromatic

#130608

#45171E

#7E2A37

#B83D50

#D07180

Rectangle

#7E2A37

#7E722A

#2A7E72

#2A377E

Compound

#7E2A37

#7E482A

#2A7E72

#2A617E

Variations

Lighter

#B13B4D

#C46D7A

#D8AEB5

Darker

#67202B

#48151C

#2A0B10

Saturation

#61484B

#7E2A37

#931528

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

9.24:1

AAA

vs Black

2.27:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7E2A37

#595334

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E2A37

#424236

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E2A37

#7C3035

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Francesca 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

#9E4C44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E2A37

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B5169

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.

#29665D

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: #7E2A37;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E2A37;

CSS Variable

--color-francesca: #7E2A37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'francesca': '#7E2A37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E2A37] text-[#7E2A37]

SCSS

$francesca: #7E2A37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E2A37?

#7E2A37 is Francesca, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7E2A37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Francesca?

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

What colors pair well with Francesca?

Francesca 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 Francesca?

You can download Francesca 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 Francesca?

The hex code is #7E2A37. In RGB it's 126, 42, 55, and in HSL it's 351°, 50%, 33%.

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