REDS

Shaker Red

#7F4340

RGB 127, 67, 64 · HSL 3°, 33%, 37% · CMYK 0, 47, 50, 50

Shaker Red is #7F4340 in HEX — rgb(127, 67, 64), hsl(3°, 33%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 50%, 50%).

Shaker Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 33%, 37%. 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#7F4340

RGB127, 67, 64

HSL3°, 33%, 37%

HSV3°, 50%, 50%

CMYK0, 47, 50, 50

Decimal8340288

CSS RGBrgb(127, 67, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 33%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

Exact match

Behr

Raw Cinnabar UL110-2

ΔE 2.4 · #7C3E3A

Vista Paint

Richardson Brick C-1329

ΔE 3 · #834A45

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 3.1 · #85443F

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 3.2 · #7B453E

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-255

ΔE 3.3 · #793D37

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 3.3 · #7C453D

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 3.5 · #784340

Dulux

Belly Fire S04D8

ΔE 4 · #773938

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 4.6 · #804045

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.5 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 6.3 · #7E3738

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 10 · #6C3B2A

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 11.1 · #67272A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.6 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 15.5 · #8D5033

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#7F4340

#3F7A7D

Analogous

#7D3F5B

#7F4340

#7D613F

Triadic

#7F4340

#3F7D42

#423F7D

Split-Complementary

#7F4340

#3F7D61

#3F5B7D

Tetradic

#7F4340

#5B7D3F

#3F7A7D

#613F7D

Monochromatic

#180D0C

#4B2726

#7F4340

#AD605C

#C7928F

Rectangle

#7F4340

#7A7D3F

#3F7A7D

#423F7D

Compound

#7F4340

#7D613F

#3F7A7D

#3F5B7D

Variations

Lighter

#A85955

#BA8684

#D4BBBA

Darker

#663431

#472321

#2A1413

Saturation

#685655

#7D423F

#9D2620

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

7.56:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7F4340

#635D3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F4340

#515140

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F4340

#7E4448

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Shaker 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

#9F5F4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F4340

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C646F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3A6467

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: #7F4340;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F4340;

CSS Variable

--color-shaker-red: #7F4340;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shaker-red': '#7F4340' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F4340] text-[#7F4340]

SCSS

$shaker-red: #7F4340;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F4340?

#7F4340 is Shaker Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7F4340 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shaker Red?

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

What colors pair well with Shaker Red?

Shaker 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 Shaker Red?

You can download Shaker 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 Shaker Red?

The hex code is #7F4340. In RGB it's 127, 67, 64, and in HSL it's 3°, 33%, 37%.

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