REDS

Heirloom Red

#7F3639

RGB 127, 54, 57 · HSL 358°, 40%, 35% · CMYK 0, 57, 55, 50

Heirloom Red is #7F3639 in HEX — rgb(127, 54, 57), hsl(358°, 40%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 55%, 50%).

Heirloom Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 40%, 35%. 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#7F3639

RGB127, 54, 57

HSL358°, 40%, 35%

HSV358°, 57%, 50%

CMYK0, 57, 55, 50

Decimal8336953

CSS RGBrgb(127, 54, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 40%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

Exact match

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 1.1 · #7D3436

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 1.2 · #7E3738

Behr

Apple Polish UL110-20

ΔE 2.4 · #863B3D

Sherwin-Williams

Wild Currant SW7583

ΔE 2.5 · #7C3239

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 3.1 · #843938

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 3.8 · #803740

Benjamin Moore

Dinner AF-300

ΔE 4.1 · #773738

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 4.7 · #8C4040

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 5.4 · #86423E

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 6.5 · #85443F

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 8.1 · #67272A

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 9.1 · #994A50

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 9.4 · #642424

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.5 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 14.3 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#7F3639

#367D7B

Analogous

#7D365C

#7F3639

#7D5736

Triadic

#7F3639

#387D36

#36387D

Split-Complementary

#7F3639

#367D57

#365C7D

Tetradic

#7F3639

#5C7D36

#367D7B

#57367D

Monochromatic

#120808

#471F20

#7F3639

#B34D50

#C98284

Rectangle

#7F3639

#7D7B36

#367D7B

#36387D

Compound

#7F3639

#7D5736

#367D7B

#365C7D

Variations

Lighter

#AB494D

#BD7A7C

#D5B5B6

Darker

#65292B

#471B1D

#2A0F10

Saturation

#644F4F

#7D3638

#981B1F

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

8.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7F3639

#5E5837

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F3639

#494939

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F3639

#7D393E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Heirloom Red 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

#9F5546

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F3639

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C5A6A

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.

#326664

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: #7F3639;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F3639;

CSS Variable

--color-heirloom-red: #7F3639;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heirloom-red': '#7F3639' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F3639] text-[#7F3639]

SCSS

$heirloom-red: #7F3639;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F3639?

#7F3639 is Heirloom Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7F3639 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heirloom Red?

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

What colors pair well with Heirloom Red?

Heirloom Red 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 Heirloom Red?

You can download Heirloom 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 Heirloom Red?

The hex code is #7F3639. In RGB it's 127, 54, 57, and in HSL it's 358°, 40%, 35%.

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