REDS

Wild West

#7E5C52

RGB 126, 92, 82 · HSL 14°, 21%, 41% · CMYK 0, 27, 35, 51

Wild West is #7E5C52 in HEX — rgb(126, 92, 82), hsl(14°, 21%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 35%, 51%).

Wild West pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 21%, 41%. 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#7E5C52

RGB126, 92, 82

HSL14°, 21%, 41%

HSV14°, 35%, 49%

CMYK0, 27, 35, 51

Decimal8281170

CSS RGBrgb(126, 92, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 21%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Wild West DE6055

Exact match

Valspar

Potter's Rock 1007-9A

ΔE 1.2 · #815E55

Benjamin Moore

Wynwood 1231

ΔE 1.8 · #7D5C4F

Vista Paint

Amazon Mist C-135

ΔE 2.1 · #7D5E51

Hallman-Lindsay

Burnt Umber historic-burnt-umber

ΔE 2.1 · #7D5A4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 2.1 · #7B584C

Sherwin-Williams

Hot Cocoa SW6047

ΔE 2.8 · #806257

Behr

Chocolate Curl 220F-6

ΔE 2.9 · #866058

Dulux

Picador S09D7

ΔE 3.4 · #765A52

Kilz

Mocha Madness LM180

ΔE 3.8 · #7F6050

PPG

Bigfoot 1061-7

ΔE 5 · #715145

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 6.9 · #755C48

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 9.3 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.7 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.8 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.4 · #7D5436

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

#7E5C52

#53747F

Analogous

#7F535E

#7E5C52

#7F7353

Triadic

#7E5C52

#537F5D

#5D537F

Split-Complementary

#7E5C52

#537F73

#535E7F

Tetradic

#7E5C52

#5E7F53

#53747F

#73537F

Monochromatic

#221916

#503B34

#7E5C52

#A68277

#C5ADA6

Rectangle

#7E5C52

#747F53

#53747F

#5D537F

Compound

#7E5C52

#7F7353

#53747F

#535E7F

Variations

Lighter

#A0796D

#B59C95

#D2C6C3

Darker

#664A41

#47322C

#2A1D19

Saturation

#6F6562

#7F5D53

#A84729

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

5.93:1

vs Black

3.54:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7E5C52

#6D6852

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E5C52

#636353

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E5C52

#7E5B5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wild West 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

#9E7259

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E5C52

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B777D

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#43656F

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: #7E5C52;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E5C52;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-west: #7E5C52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-west': '#7E5C52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E5C52] text-[#7E5C52]

SCSS

$wild-west: #7E5C52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E5C52?

#7E5C52 is Wild West, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #7E5C52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild West?

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

What colors pair well with Wild West?

Wild West 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 Wild West?

You can download Wild West 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 Wild West?

The hex code is #7E5C52. In RGB it's 126, 92, 82, and in HSL it's 14°, 21%, 41%.

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