REDS

Red Rooster

#7E5146

RGB 126, 81, 70 · HSL 12°, 29%, 38% · CMYK 0, 36, 44, 51

Red Rooster is #7E5146 in HEX — rgb(126, 81, 70), hsl(12°, 29%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 44%, 51%).

Red Rooster pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 29%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#7E5146

RGB126, 81, 70

HSL12°, 29%, 38%

HSV12°, 44%, 49%

CMYK0, 36, 44, 51

Decimal8278342

CSS RGBrgb(126, 81, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 29%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 1.5 · #805045

Behr

Ancho Pepper HDC-AC-03

ΔE 1.9 · #7A5145

PPG

Antique Mahogany 16-08

ΔE 2.2 · #784C42

Benjamin Moore

Pueblo 2102-30

ΔE 2.6 · #80564C

Dulux

Brown Leaf S09E8

ΔE 3 · #784E3F

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 3.4 · #85594F

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 3.6 · #7C503F

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 3.8 · #7B4940

Vista Paint

Alden Till C-1323

ΔE 4.1 · #7D4F4B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 5.2 · #7B584C

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 6.2 · #7C5641

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.9 · #6A443B

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 8 · #79553D

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.9 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.8 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 13 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#7E5146

#45727D

Analogous

#7D4556

#7E5146

#7D6C45

Triadic

#7E5146

#457D50

#50457D

Split-Complementary

#7E5146

#457D6C

#45567D

Tetradic

#7E5146

#567D45

#45727D

#6C457D

Monochromatic

#1A110E

#4C302A

#7E5146

#AA7264

#C59F96

Rectangle

#7E5146

#727D45

#45727D

#50457D

Compound

#7E5146

#7D6C45

#45727D

#45567D

Variations

Lighter

#A56B5C

#B89289

#D3C1BC

Darker

#653F36

#462B24

#291915

Saturation

#695C58

#7D5045

#9F3B22

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

6.66:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7E5146

#686245

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E5146

#5B5B48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E5146

#7D5154

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Rooster 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

#9E6950

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E5146

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B6E74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3E5F67

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: #7E5146;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E5146;

CSS Variable

--color-red-rooster: #7E5146;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-rooster': '#7E5146' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E5146] text-[#7E5146]

SCSS

$red-rooster: #7E5146;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E5146?

#7E5146 is Red Rooster, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7E5146 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Rooster?

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

What colors pair well with Red Rooster?

Red Rooster 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 Red Rooster?

You can download Red Rooster 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 Red Rooster?

The hex code is #7E5146. In RGB it's 126, 81, 70, and in HSL it's 12°, 29%, 38%.

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