REDS

Dobunezumi Brown

#4B3C39

RGB 75, 60, 57 · HSL 10°, 14%, 26% · CMYK 0, 20, 24, 71

Dobunezumi Brown is #4B3C39 in HEX — rgb(75, 60, 57), hsl(10°, 14%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 24%, 71%).

Dobunezumi Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 14%, 26%. 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#4B3C39

RGB75, 60, 57

HSL10°, 14%, 26%

HSV10°, 24%, 29%

CMYK0, 20, 24, 71

Decimal4930617

CSS RGBrgb(75, 60, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 14%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Plum Grove S03A8

ΔE 1.9 · #50403D

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 2.1 · #4D3C3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 2.1 · #4D403B

Behr

Baronial Brown N170-7

ΔE 2.1 · #463834

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 2.5 · #4E413C

Benjamin Moore

Appalachian 2115-10

ΔE 2.6 · #4A3B34

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 2.7 · #473633

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 3.4 · #4D423C

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 3.8 · #4F443F

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 4.1 · #493C3F

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.4 · #534644

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 4.7 · #45322E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.2 · #53453C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.7 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 6 · #574A47

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8.1 · #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

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

#4B3C39

#39484C

Analogous

#4C393F

#4B3C39

#4C4539

Triadic

#4B3C39

#394C3C

#3C394C

Split-Complementary

#4B3C39

#394C45

#393F4C

Tetradic

#4B3C39

#3F4C39

#39484C

#45394C

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#201918

#4B3C39

#775F5A

#9F847F

Rectangle

#4B3C39

#484C39

#39484C

#3C394C

Compound

#4B3C39

#4C4539

#39484C

#393F4C

Variations

Lighter

#775E59

#9B8580

#C3B9B6

Darker

#3D302D

#2A211F

#191312

Saturation

#454040

#4C3C39

#68291D

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

10.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B3C39

#434139

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B3C39

#3F3F39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B3C39

#4B3C3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dobunezumi 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

#785A46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B3C39

Daylight 5500K

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

#655F6A

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.

#2A4246

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: #4B3C39;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B3C39;

CSS Variable

--color-dobunezumi-brown: #4B3C39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dobunezumi-brown': '#4B3C39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B3C39] text-[#4B3C39]

SCSS

$dobunezumi-brown: #4B3C39;

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#493A33 · ΔE 2.8

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#443A36 · ΔE 2.8

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#453C39 · ΔE 3.0

Mississippi Mud

#52433E · ΔE 3.2

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#4F423B · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B3C39?

#4B3C39 is Dobunezumi Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4B3C39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dobunezumi Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Dobunezumi Brown?

Dobunezumi 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 Dobunezumi Brown?

You can download Dobunezumi 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 Dobunezumi Brown?

The hex code is #4B3C39. In RGB it's 75, 60, 57, and in HSL it's 10°, 14%, 26%.

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