REDS

Chocolate Brown

#45322E

RGB 69, 50, 46 · HSL 10°, 20%, 23% · CMYK 0, 28, 33, 73

Chocolate Brown is #45322E in HEX — rgb(69, 50, 46), hsl(10°, 20%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 33%, 73%).

Chocolate Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 20%, 23%. 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#45322E

RGB69, 50, 46

HSL10°, 20%, 23%

HSV10°, 33%, 27%

CMYK0, 28, 33, 73

Decimal4534830

CSS RGBrgb(69, 50, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 20%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 2.1 · #473633

Dulux

Deep Leather S05C9

ΔE 2.3 · #41322F

Behr

Spiceberry S-G-780

ΔE 2.4 · #493433

Vista Paint

Film Noir C-143

ΔE 3.2 · #463730

Sherwin-Williams

Black Bean SW6006

ΔE 3.2 · #403330

Benjamin Moore

Wenge AF-180

ΔE 3.3 · #3D2E2C

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 3.8 · #473933

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 4.6 · #392A27

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 6.5 · #372F2E

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 7.1 · #493C3F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.7 · #583F40

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 8.2 · #4F443F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.6 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 8.9 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 9.6 · #3B3A3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#45322E

#2F4246

Analogous

#462F37

#45322E

#463F2F

Triadic

#45322E

#2F4633

#332F46

Split-Complementary

#45322E

#2F463F

#2F3746

Tetradic

#45322E

#37462F

#2F4246

#3F2F46

Monochromatic

#0F0B0A

#181210

#45322E

#74544E

#9F776F

Rectangle

#45322E

#42462F

#2F4246

#332F46

Compound

#45322E

#463F2F

#2F4246

#2F3746

Variations

Lighter

#76554E

#9D7C75

#C4B4B1

Darker

#392825

#271C19

#17100E

Saturation

#3E3837

#46332F

#5E2317

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

12.01:1

AAA

vs Black

1.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#45322E

#3B392E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45322E

#36362F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45322E

#453233

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Brown 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

#73523E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45322E

Daylight 5500K

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

#605762

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.

#253A3E

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #45322E;

CSS — background

background-color: #45322E;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-brown: #45322E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-brown': '#45322E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45322E] text-[#45322E]

SCSS

$chocolate-brown: #45322E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45322E?

#45322E is Chocolate Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #45322E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate Brown?

Chocolate Brown 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 Chocolate Brown?

You can download Chocolate Brown 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 Chocolate Brown?

The hex code is #45322E. In RGB it's 69, 50, 46, and in HSL it's 10°, 20%, 23%.

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