REDS

Neapolitan

#9B7A78

RGB 155, 122, 120 · HSL 3°, 15%, 54% · CMYK 0, 21, 23, 39

Neapolitan is #9B7A78 in HEX — rgb(155, 122, 120), hsl(3°, 15%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 23%, 39%).

Neapolitan pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 15%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9B7A78

RGB155, 122, 120

HSL3°, 15%, 54%

HSV3°, 23%, 61%

CMYK0, 21, 23, 39

Decimal10189432

CSS RGBrgb(155, 122, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 15%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Neapolitan S03D5

ΔE 1.1 · #9B7877

Valspar

Sumac Berry 1007-7B

ΔE 2.4 · #9A7574

Behr

Cafe Ole UL130-19

ΔE 2.7 · #997D78

Vista Paint

Roshen Ridge K-1130

ΔE 2.9 · #987475

Benjamin Moore

Quietly CSP-415

ΔE 3.6 · #927977

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 3.7 · #A0837F

Sherwin-Williams

Socialite SW6025

ΔE 3.9 · #907676

PPG

Oakwood Brown 1054-6

ΔE 4 · #8F716E

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 4.3 · #9D777C

Hallman-Lindsay

Emerging Leaf 135

ΔE 5.7 · #987A6E

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 6.2 · #AB7D7F

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 9.4 · #816F66

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 11.3 · #7F7679

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 13.3 · #989187

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 15.1 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#9B7A78

#789A9B

Analogous

#9B7888

#9B7A78

#9B8B78

Triadic

#9B7A78

#789B7A

#7A789B

Split-Complementary

#9B7A78

#789B8B

#78889B

Tetradic

#9B7A78

#889B78

#789A9B

#8B789B

Monochromatic

#463534

#725655

#9B7A78

#BCA5A4

#DCD1D0

Rectangle

#9B7A78

#9A9B78

#789A9B

#7A789B

Compound

#9B7A78

#9B8B78

#789A9B

#78889B

Variations

Lighter

#AF9493

#C2B1B0

#DAD2D2

Darker

#805F5D

#58403F

#342524

Saturation

#8F8584

#9B7A78

#CD4D46

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#9B7A78

#8A8678

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B7A78

#808078

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B7A78

#9A7A7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Neapolitan 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

#B48875

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B7A78

Daylight 5500K

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

#A18D99

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#588F92

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9B7A78;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B7A78;

CSS Variable

--color-neapolitan: #9B7A78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neapolitan': '#9B7A78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B7A78] text-[#9B7A78]

SCSS

$neapolitan: #9B7A78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B7A78?

#9B7A78 is Neapolitan, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9B7A78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neapolitan?

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

What colors pair well with Neapolitan?

Neapolitan 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 Neapolitan?

You can download Neapolitan 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 Neapolitan?

The hex code is #9B7A78. In RGB it's 155, 122, 120, and in HSL it's 3°, 15%, 54%.

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