REDS

Blackberry Burgundy

#4C3938

RGB 76, 57, 56 · HSL 3°, 15%, 26% · CMYK 0, 25, 26, 70

Blackberry Burgundy is #4C3938 in HEX — rgb(76, 57, 56), hsl(3°, 15%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 26%, 70%).

Blackberry Burgundy pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 15%, 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#4C3938

RGB76, 57, 56

HSL3°, 15%, 26%

HSV3°, 26%, 30%

CMYK0, 25, 26, 70

Decimal4995384

CSS RGBrgb(76, 57, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 15%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blackberry Burgundy S02A9

ΔE 0.8 · #4C3838

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 1.7 · #4D3C3C

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 2.2 · #473633

Behr

Spiceberry S-G-780

ΔE 2.3 · #493433

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 3.5 · #463234

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 3.8 · #45322E

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 3.9 · #473933

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 4.2 · #493C3F

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 4.3 · #523F43

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.4 · #583F40

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 4.6 · #58423F

PPG

Racy Raisin 16-24

ΔE 5.7 · #574642

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.9 · #534644

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7 · #53453C

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 7.3 · #5F4947

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7.6 · #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

#4C3938

#384B4C

Analogous

#4C3841

#4C3938

#4C4338

Triadic

#4C3938

#384C39

#39384C

Split-Complementary

#4C3938

#384C43

#38414C

Tetradic

#4C3938

#414C38

#384B4C

#43384C

Monochromatic

#0F0B0B

#201818

#4C3938

#785A59

#A0807E

Rectangle

#4C3938

#4B4C38

#384B4C

#39384C

Compound

#4C3938

#4C4338

#384B4C

#38414C

Variations

Lighter

#785A58

#9C817F

#C4B7B6

Darker

#3D2E2D

#2A1F1E

#191212

Saturation

#45403F

#4C3938

#68201C

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

10.77:1

AAA

vs Black

1.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C3938

#424038

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C3938

#3D3D38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C3938

#4C393A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Blackberry Burgundy 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

#785745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C3938

Daylight 5500K

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

#665C69

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.

#2A4546

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: #4C3938;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C3938;

CSS Variable

--color-blackberry-burgundy: #4C3938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blackberry-burgundy': '#4C3938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C3938] text-[#4C3938]

SCSS

$blackberry-burgundy: #4C3938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C3938?

#4C3938 is Blackberry Burgundy, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4C3938 warm or cool?

Blackberry Burgundy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blackberry Burgundy?

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

What colors pair well with Blackberry Burgundy?

Blackberry Burgundy 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 Blackberry Burgundy?

You can download Blackberry 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 Blackberry Burgundy?

The hex code is #4C3938. In RGB it's 76, 57, 56, and in HSL it's 3°, 15%, 26%.

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