REDS

Chili Pepper

#CA7C74

RGB 202, 124, 116 · HSL 6°, 45%, 62% · CMYK 0, 39, 43, 21

Chili Pepper is #CA7C74 in HEX — rgb(202, 124, 116), hsl(6°, 45%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 43%, 21%).

Chili Pepper pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 45%, 62%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CA7C74

RGB202, 124, 116

HSL6°, 45%, 62%

HSV6°, 43%, 79%

CMYK0, 39, 43, 21

Decimal13270132

CSS RGBrgb(202, 124, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 45%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Chili Pepper 1057-5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Pink 57

ΔE 2.6 · #D28279

Vista Paint

Marble Pink C-56

ΔE 2.8 · #D18277

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 3.2 · #C8756D

Valspar

Rhapsody 2002-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #C27B71

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 3.5 · #C0786D

Dulux

Raspberry Ripple S03G6

ΔE 3.6 · #CD7F7D

Behr

Terra Cotta Clay M200-5

ΔE 3.7 · #D28275

Benjamin Moore

Badlands 1293

ΔE 4 · #BD756C

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Clay SW9005

ΔE 4 · #BF796E

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 5.3 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.5 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 7.5 · #DF8686

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.6 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 13.1 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.6 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CA7C74

#72C1CA

Analogous

#CA7295

#CA7C74

#CAA772

Triadic

#CA7C74

#72CA7B

#7B72CA

Split-Complementary

#CA7C74

#72CAA7

#7295CA

Tetradic

#CA7C74

#95CA72

#72C1CA

#A772CA

Monochromatic

#76342D

#AE4D42

#CA7C74

#DFAFAA

#F4E3E1

Rectangle

#CA7C74

#C1CA72

#72C1CA

#7B72CA

Compound

#CA7C74

#CAA772

#72C1CA

#7295CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4968F

#DBB3AF

#E8D5D2

Darker

#BA4F43

#82352C

#4D1E18

Saturation

#AB9491

#CA7B72

#E46658

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#CA7C74

#A49C72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA7C74

#8D8D75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA7C74

#C97D82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chili Pepper 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

#D78A72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA7C74

Daylight 5500K

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

#C48F96

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.

#58ABB5

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: #CA7C74;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA7C74;

CSS Variable

--color-chili-pepper: #CA7C74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chili-pepper': '#CA7C74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA7C74] text-[#CA7C74]

SCSS

$chili-pepper: #CA7C74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA7C74?

#CA7C74 is Chili Pepper, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA7C74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chili Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Chili Pepper?

Chili Pepper 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 Chili Pepper?

You can download Chili Pepper 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 Chili Pepper?

The hex code is #CA7C74. In RGB it's 202, 124, 116, and in HSL it's 6°, 45%, 62%.

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