REDS

Judah Silk

#473739

RGB 71, 55, 57 · HSL 353°, 13%, 25% · CMYK 0, 23, 20, 72

Judah Silk is #473739 in HEX — rgb(71, 55, 57), hsl(353°, 13%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 20%, 72%).

Judah Silk pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 13%, 25%. 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#473739

RGB71, 55, 57

HSL353°, 13%, 25%

HSV353°, 23%, 28%

CMYK0, 23, 20, 72

Decimal4667193

CSS RGBrgb(71, 55, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 13%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Judah Silk S01A9

ΔE 0.7 · #47373A

Behr

English Manor 730B-7

ΔE 1.3 · #4A383B

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 2.6 · #493C3F

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 2.7 · #463234

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 2.7 · #4D3C3C

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 3.4 · #473633

Vista Paint

Dark Berry K-760

ΔE 4.1 · #3F343A

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 4.8 · #40373E

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 4.9 · #45322E

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 6.2 · #372F2E

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.2 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 6.5 · #494248

PPG

Black Walnut 1014-7

ΔE 6.9 · #554747

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7 · #392A27

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 7.2 · #3B3A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.9 · #53453C

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

#473739

#374846

Analogous

#483742

#473739

#483E37

Triadic

#473739

#394837

#373948

Split-Complementary

#473739

#37483E

#374248

Tetradic

#473739

#424837

#374846

#3E3748

Monochromatic

#0E0B0B

#1D1617

#473739

#73595C

#9B7D81

Rectangle

#473739

#484637

#374846

#373948

Compound

#473739

#483E37

#374846

#374248

Variations

Lighter

#73595C

#998083

#C2B6B7

Darker

#3A2C2E

#281E1F

#171112

Saturation

#423D3E

#483739

#641C24

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

11.21:1

AAA

vs Black

1.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#473739

#3E3D39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#473739

#3A3A39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#473739

#463838

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Judah Silk 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

#755646

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#473739

Daylight 5500K

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

#625B6A

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.

#294441

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: #473739;

CSS — background

background-color: #473739;

CSS Variable

--color-judah-silk: #473739;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'judah-silk': '#473739' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#473739] text-[#473739]

SCSS

$judah-silk: #473739;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #473739?

#473739 is Judah Silk, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #473739 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Judah Silk?

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

What colors pair well with Judah Silk?

Judah Silk 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 Judah Silk?

You can download Judah Silk 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 Judah Silk?

The hex code is #473739. In RGB it's 71, 55, 57, and in HSL it's 353°, 13%, 25%.

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