REDS

Dark Roast

#4A2D2F

RGB 74, 45, 47 · HSL 356°, 24%, 23% · CMYK 0, 39, 36, 71

Dark Roast is #4A2D2F in HEX — rgb(74, 45, 47), hsl(356°, 24%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 36%, 71%).

Dark Roast pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 24%, 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#4A2D2F

RGB74, 45, 47

HSL356°, 24%, 23%

HSV356°, 39%, 29%

CMYK0, 39, 36, 71

Decimal4861231

CSS RGBrgb(74, 45, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 24%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Marooned SW6020

ΔE 1.8 · #4E3132

Dulux

Cumberland Red S03B9

ΔE 3.7 · #513331

Behr

Wild Manzanita 700B-7

ΔE 3.9 · #523539

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 4.8 · #463234

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 4.8 · #563135

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 6 · #45322E

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 6.4 · #563940

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 7 · #473633

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 7.7 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.8 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8 · #392A27

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 8 · #593843

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 8.6 · #553F44

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 9.2 · #604046

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 11.8 · #654846

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 13 · #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

#4A2D2F

#2D4947

Analogous

#492D3D

#4A2D2F

#49392D

Triadic

#4A2D2F

#2E492D

#2D2E49

Split-Complementary

#4A2D2F

#2D4939

#2D3D49

Tetradic

#4A2D2F

#3D492D

#2D4947

#392D49

Monochromatic

#100A0A

#191010

#4A2D2F

#784A4D

#A46A6E

Rectangle

#4A2D2F

#49472D

#2D4947

#2D2E49

Compound

#4A2D2F

#49392D

#2D4947

#2D3D49

Variations

Lighter

#794A4E

#A17174

#C6AFB0

Darker

#3B2325

#291819

#180E0E

Saturation

#3F3637

#492D2E

#5F161B

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

12.30:1

AAA

vs Black

1.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A2D2F

#3B392E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A2D2F

#33332F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A2D2F

#492E2F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark Roast 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

#774E3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A2D2F

Daylight 5500K

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

#645363

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.

#253E3D

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: #4A2D2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A2D2F;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-roast: #4A2D2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-roast': '#4A2D2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A2D2F] text-[#4A2D2F]

SCSS

$dark-roast: #4A2D2F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A2D2F?

#4A2D2F is Dark Roast, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4A2D2F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Roast?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Roast?

Dark Roast 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 Dark Roast?

You can download Dark Roast 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 Dark Roast?

The hex code is #4A2D2F. In RGB it's 74, 45, 47, and in HSL it's 356°, 24%, 23%.

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