REDS

English Manor

#4A383B

RGB 74, 56, 59 · HSL 350°, 14%, 25% · CMYK 0, 24, 20, 71

English Manor is #4A383B in HEX — rgb(74, 56, 59), hsl(350°, 14%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 20%, 71%).

English Manor pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 14%, 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#4A383B

RGB74, 56, 59

HSL350°, 14%, 25%

HSV350°, 24%, 29%

CMYK0, 24, 20, 71

Decimal4864059

CSS RGBrgb(74, 56, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 14%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

English Manor 730B-7

Exact match

Dulux

Vibrant Vine S01B9

ΔE 1.1 · #4B373B

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 2.5 · #4D3C3C

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 2.7 · #493C3F

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 2.8 · #463234

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 3.3 · #523F43

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 3.9 · #4D3E45

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 4.1 · #553F44

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.2 · #583F40

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 5.5 · #45322E

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 6.4 · #58423F

PPG

Black Walnut 1014-7

ΔE 6.6 · #554747

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 6.6 · #494248

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8 · #392A27

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 8.2 · #3B3A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 9.1 · #53453C

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

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

#4A383B

#374946

Analogous

#493743

#4A383B

#493D37

Triadic

#4A383B

#3A4937

#373A49

Split-Complementary

#4A383B

#37493D

#374349

Tetradic

#4A383B

#434937

#374946

#3D3749

Monochromatic

#0F0B0C

#1D1617

#4A383B

#74585C

#9C7C82

Rectangle

#4A383B

#494637

#374946

#373A49

Compound

#4A383B

#493D37

#374946

#374349

Variations

Lighter

#74585C

#9A7F83

#C3B6B8

Darker

#3A2C2E

#281E1F

#181112

Saturation

#423D3E

#49373A

#641B28

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

10.94:1

AAA

vs Black

1.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A383B

#403F3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A383B

#3C3C3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A383B

#493939

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

English Manor 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

#775747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A383B

Daylight 5500K

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

#645C6C

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.

#29443F

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: #4A383B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A383B;

CSS Variable

--color-english-manor: #4A383B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'english-manor': '#4A383B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A383B] text-[#4A383B]

SCSS

$english-manor: #4A383B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A383B?

#4A383B is English Manor, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4A383B warm or cool?

English Manor reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with English Manor?

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

What colors pair well with English Manor?

English Manor 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 English Manor?

You can download English Manor 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 English Manor?

The hex code is #4A383B. In RGB it's 74, 56, 59, and in HSL it's 350°, 14%, 25%.

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