REDS

Chocolate Red

#4D3635

RGB 77, 54, 53 · HSL 2°, 18%, 25% · CMYK 0, 30, 31, 70

Chocolate Red is #4D3635 in HEX — rgb(77, 54, 53), hsl(2°, 18%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 31%, 70%).

Chocolate Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 18%, 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#4D3635

RGB77, 54, 53

HSL2°, 18%, 25%

HSV2°, 31%, 30%

CMYK0, 30, 31, 70

Decimal5060149

CSS RGBrgb(77, 54, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 18%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Warm Brownie 180F-7

ΔE 1.3 · #4D3637

Dulux

Blackberry Burgundy S02A9

ΔE 1.8 · #4C3838

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 3.2 · #473633

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 3.3 · #463234

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 3.5 · #45322E

Sherwin-Williams

Marooned SW6020

ΔE 3.5 · #4E3132

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.5 · #583F40

Vista Paint

Dame Margaret K-1160

ΔE 4.8 · #553F39

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 5.2 · #473933

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 5.2 · #58423F

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 5.9 · #563940

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 6.9 · #604344

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 7.3 · #53372C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 7.6 · #5D3B42

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 8.2 · #5F4947

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.4 · #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

#4D3635

#344A4B

Analogous

#4B343F

#4D3635

#4B4134

Triadic

#4D3635

#344B35

#35344B

Split-Complementary

#4D3635

#344B41

#343F4B

Tetradic

#4D3635

#3F4B34

#344A4B

#41344B

Monochromatic

#0F0B0A

#1E1515

#4D3635

#785554

#A17978

Rectangle

#4D3635

#4A4B34

#344A4B

#35344B

Compound

#4D3635

#4B4134

#344A4B

#343F4B

Variations

Lighter

#785554

#9E7C7B

#C4B4B4

Darker

#3D2A29

#2A1D1C

#191010

Saturation

#433D3C

#4B3534

#651D1A

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

11.08:1

AAA

vs Black

1.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D3635

#413F35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D3635

#3B3B35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D3635

#4C3638

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Red 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

#795543

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D3635

Daylight 5500K

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

#665A67

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.

#294344

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: #4D3635;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D3635;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-red: #4D3635;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-red': '#4D3635' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D3635] text-[#4D3635]

SCSS

$chocolate-red: #4D3635;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D3635?

#4D3635 is Chocolate Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4D3635 warm or cool?

Chocolate Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chocolate Red?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate Red?

Chocolate Red 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 Chocolate Red?

You can download Chocolate Red 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 Chocolate Red?

The hex code is #4D3635. In RGB it's 77, 54, 53, and in HSL it's 2°, 18%, 25%.

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