REDS

Mesopotamian Dagger

#804040

RGB 128, 64, 64 · HSL 0°, 33%, 38% · CMYK 0, 50, 50, 50

Mesopotamian Dagger is #804040 in HEX — rgb(128, 64, 64), hsl(0°, 33%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 50%, 50%).

Mesopotamian Dagger pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 33%, 38%. 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#804040

RGB128, 64, 64

HSL0°, 33%, 38%

HSV0°, 50%, 50%

CMYK0, 50, 50, 50

Decimal8405056

CSS RGBrgb(128, 64, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 33%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dozen Roses UL110-21

ΔE 1.7 · #7E3C3D

Vista Paint

Prado Red K-688

ΔE 2.3 · #7F3E42

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 2.3 · #7F4340

Dulux

Wild Berry S03G9

ΔE 3.1 · #7E3A3E

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 3.1 · #804045

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 3.4 · #85443F

Benjamin Moore

Pottery 2085-20

ΔE 3.5 · #864045

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 3.6 · #86423E

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 4.5 · #7E3738

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 5.1 · #784340

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 5.5 · #7C453D

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.7 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.1 · #67272A

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 11.5 · #6C3B2A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.8 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 16.8 · #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

#804040

#418181

Analogous

#814161

#804040

#816141

Triadic

#804040

#418141

#414181

Split-Complementary

#804040

#418161

#416181

Tetradic

#804040

#618141

#418181

#614181

Monochromatic

#1B0E0E

#4E2727

#804040

#AF6060

#C89292

Rectangle

#804040

#818141

#418181

#414181

Compound

#804040

#816141

#418181

#416181

Variations

Lighter

#AA5757

#BB8686

#D4BBBB

Darker

#683333

#492222

#2B1313

Saturation

#6A5757

#814141

#A12020

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

7.71:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#804040

#625C3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#804040

#505040

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#804040

#7F4246

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mesopotamian Dagger 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

#9F5D4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#804040

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D626F

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.

#3B6969

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: #804040;

CSS — background

background-color: #804040;

CSS Variable

--color-mesopotamian-dagger: #804040;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesopotamian-dagger': '#804040' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#804040] text-[#804040]

SCSS

$mesopotamian-dagger: #804040;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #804040?

#804040 is Mesopotamian Dagger, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #804040 warm or cool?

Mesopotamian Dagger reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mesopotamian Dagger?

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

What colors pair well with Mesopotamian Dagger?

Mesopotamian Dagger 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 Mesopotamian Dagger?

You can download Mesopotamian Dagger 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 Mesopotamian Dagger?

The hex code is #804040. In RGB it's 128, 64, 64, and in HSL it's 0°, 33%, 38%.

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