REDS

In the Red

#7F5051

RGB 127, 80, 81 · HSL 359°, 23%, 41% · CMYK 0, 37, 36, 50

In the Red is #7F5051 in HEX — rgb(127, 80, 81), hsl(359°, 23%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 36%, 50%).

In the Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 23%, 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#7F5051

RGB127, 80, 81

HSL359°, 23%, 41%

HSV359°, 37%, 50%

CMYK0, 37, 36, 50

Decimal8343633

CSS RGBrgb(127, 80, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 23%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

In the Red 1007-5A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Starlet C-93

ΔE 2.3 · #845052

Dulux

Lampoon S02E7

ΔE 2.5 · #805457

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

ΔE 2.6 · #784D4C

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowering Chestnut historic-flowering-chestnut

ΔE 2.7 · #875657

Behr

Raw Sienna BXC-57

ΔE 2.8 · #82514E

Benjamin Moore

Beaujolais 1259

ΔE 3.3 · #784E4B

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

ΔE 4.3 · #89585D

Sherwin-Williams

Alaea SW7579

ΔE 4.4 · #81585B

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6 · #835C5F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.8 · #6D4247

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.8 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.1 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 11.1 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.1 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.6 · #53372C

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

#7F5051

#518180

Analogous

#815169

#7F5051

#816851

Triadic

#7F5051

#518151

#515181

Split-Complementary

#7F5051

#518168

#516981

Tetradic

#7F5051

#698151

#518180

#685181

Monochromatic

#231616

#523334

#7F5051

#A97576

#C6A4A5

Rectangle

#7F5051

#818051

#518180

#515181

Compound

#7F5051

#816851

#518180

#516981

Variations

Lighter

#A26B6C

#B69394

#D3C2C2

Darker

#683F40

#482B2B

#2A1919

Saturation

#706162

#815151

#A9282A

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

6.63:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7F5051

#676350

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F5051

#5A5A51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F5051

#7E5154

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

In 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

#9F6958

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F5051

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C6E7C

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.

#436F6E

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: #7F5051;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F5051;

CSS Variable

--color-in-the-red: #7F5051;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-the-red': '#7F5051' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F5051] text-[#7F5051]

SCSS

$in-the-red: #7F5051;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F5051?

#7F5051 is In the Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #7F5051 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with In the Red?

In 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 In the Red?

In 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 In the Red?

You can download In 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 In the Red?

The hex code is #7F5051. In RGB it's 127, 80, 81, and in HSL it's 359°, 23%, 41%.

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