REDS

Revival of the Red

#7F4E47

RGB 127, 78, 71 · HSL 8°, 28%, 39% · CMYK 0, 39, 44, 50

Revival of the Red is #7F4E47 in HEX — rgb(127, 78, 71), hsl(8°, 28%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 44%, 50%).

Revival of the Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 28%, 39%. 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#7F4E47

RGB127, 78, 71

HSL8°, 28%, 39%

HSV8°, 44%, 50%

CMYK0, 39, 44, 50

Decimal8343111

CSS RGBrgb(127, 78, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 28%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 2104-30

ΔE 1.5 · #7D4C43

PPG

Cherokee Red 13-02

ΔE 2 · #824E4A

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 2.4 · #805045

Vista Paint

Alden Till C-1323

ΔE 2.6 · #7D4F4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 2.6 · #7B4940

Behr

Raw Sienna BXC-57

ΔE 2.8 · #82514E

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 4.2 · #8B534E

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 4.8 · #734A45

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 4.8 · #784340

Dulux

Volcanic Brick S06D8

ΔE 5 · #72433A

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.3 · #6A443B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.4 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.7 · #8F4E4D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 9.8 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.1 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.7 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#7F4E47

#48787F

Analogous

#7F485C

#7F4E47

#7F6B48

Triadic

#7F4E47

#487F4F

#4F487F

Split-Complementary

#7F4E47

#487F6B

#485C7F

Tetradic

#7F4E47

#5C7F48

#48787F

#6B487F

Monochromatic

#1D1211

#4E312C

#7F4E47

#AB7269

#C6A09A

Rectangle

#7F4E47

#787F48

#48787F

#4F487F

Compound

#7F4E47

#7F6B48

#48787F

#485C7F

Variations

Lighter

#A56960

#B8918B

#D3C1BE

Darker

#673E38

#482A26

#2A1816

Saturation

#6C5D5B

#7F4F48

#A33524

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

6.81:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7F4E47

#676246

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F4E47

#595948

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F4E47

#7E4E52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Revival of the 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

#9F6750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F4E47

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C6C75

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.

#3F646A

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: #7F4E47;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F4E47;

CSS Variable

--color-revival-of-the-red: #7F4E47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'revival-of-the-red': '#7F4E47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F4E47] text-[#7F4E47]

SCSS

$revival-of-the-red: #7F4E47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F4E47?

#7F4E47 is Revival of the Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7F4E47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Revival of the Red?

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

What colors pair well with Revival of the Red?

Revival of the 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 Revival of the Red?

You can download Revival of the 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 Revival of the Red?

The hex code is #7F4E47. In RGB it's 127, 78, 71, and in HSL it's 8°, 28%, 39%.

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