NEUTRALS

Antique Burgundy

#493C3F

RGB 73, 60, 63 · HSL 346°, 10%, 26% · CMYK 0, 18, 14, 71

Antique Burgundy is #493C3F in HEX — rgb(73, 60, 63), hsl(346°, 10%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 14%, 71%).

Antique Burgundy pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 346°, 10%, 26%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#493C3F

RGB73, 60, 63

HSL346°, 10%, 26%

HSV346°, 18%, 29%

CMYK0, 18, 14, 71

Decimal4799551

CSS RGBrgb(73, 60, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 10%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

Exact match

Behr

Polished Leather UL110-23

ΔE 1.3 · #4C3D3F

Dulux

Oboe D'Amore SG6A8

ΔE 1.5 · #493D42

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 2.8 · #4D3C3C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 2.9 · #4D3E45

Vista Paint

Evening Empress K-768

ΔE 3.4 · #433C3C

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2072-10

ΔE 3.5 · #41373D

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 4 · #494248

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.1 · #403A3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 4.1 · #40373E

PPG

Black Walnut 1014-7

ΔE 5.2 · #554747

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 6.2 · #4D423C

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 6.2 · #3B3A3A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.5 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.5 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.2 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#493C3F

#3C4946

Analogous

#493C45

#493C3F

#493F3C

Triadic

#493C3F

#3F493C

#3C3F49

Split-Complementary

#493C3F

#3C493F

#3C4549

Tetradic

#493C3F

#45493C

#3C4946

#3F3C49

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#1F191B

#493C3F

#735E63

#9A8489

Rectangle

#493C3F

#49463C

#3C4946

#3C3F49

Compound

#493C3F

#493F3C

#3C4946

#3C4549

Variations

Lighter

#725E62

#978489

#C2B8BA

Darker

#3B2F32

#282022

#181314

Saturation

#444041

#493C3F

#671E2F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#493C3F

#42413F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#493C3F

#3E3E3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#493C3F

#483D3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Antique Burgundy gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#765A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#493C3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#635F6F

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.

#2A4640

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: #493C3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #493C3F;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-burgundy: #493C3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-burgundy': '#493C3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#493C3F] text-[#493C3F]

SCSS

$antique-burgundy: #493C3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493C3F?

#493C3F is Antique Burgundy, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #493C3F warm or cool?

Antique Burgundy reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antique Burgundy?

Antique Burgundy works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Antique Burgundy?

Antique Burgundy pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Antique Burgundy?

You can download Antique Burgundy 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 Antique Burgundy?

The hex code is #493C3F. In RGB it's 73, 60, 63, and in HSL it's 346°, 10%, 26%.

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