REDS

Plum Grove

#50403D

RGB 80, 64, 61 · HSL 9°, 13%, 28% · CMYK 0, 20, 24, 69

Plum Grove is #50403D in HEX — rgb(80, 64, 61), hsl(9°, 13%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 24%, 69%).

Plum Grove pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 13%, 28%. 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#50403D

RGB80, 64, 61

HSL9°, 13%, 28%

HSV9°, 24%, 31%

CMYK0, 20, 24, 69

Decimal5259325

CSS RGBrgb(80, 64, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 13%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Plum Grove S03A8

Exact match

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 1.8 · #4E413C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 1.9 · #4D403B

Benjamin Moore

Mississippi 2114-20

ΔE 2 · #53443F

Behr

Manchester Brown QE-24

ΔE 2.1 · #4F4340

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 2.5 · #4D3C3C

PPG

French Toast 15-24

ΔE 2.6 · #544642

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 2.9 · #534644

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 3 · #4D423C

Valspar

Black Raisin 4002-2C

ΔE 3.9 · #514745

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.2 · #53453C

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 4.3 · #574A47

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 4.4 · #473633

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.8 · #583F40

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 5.4 · #4E3B31

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.2 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#50403D

#3E4E51

Analogous

#513E45

#50403D

#514A3E

Triadic

#50403D

#3E5141

#413E51

Split-Complementary

#50403D

#3E514A

#3E4551

Tetradic

#50403D

#45513E

#3E4E51

#4A3E51

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#251E1D

#50403D

#7C645F

#A28A86

Rectangle

#50403D

#4E513E

#3E4E51

#413E51

Compound

#50403D

#514A3E

#3E4E51

#3E4551

Variations

Lighter

#7A625E

#9D8885

#C5BBB9

Darker

#413431

#2D2322

#1A1413

Saturation

#4A4545

#51413E

#702B1F

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

9.80:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#50403D

#48463D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#50403D

#43433D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#50403D

#504041

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Plum Grove 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

#7B5D49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#50403D

Daylight 5500K

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

#69626D

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.

#2E474C

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: #50403D;

CSS — background

background-color: #50403D;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-grove: #50403D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-grove': '#50403D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#50403D] text-[#50403D]

SCSS

$plum-grove: #50403D;

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#52433E · ΔE 1.7

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#4F423B · ΔE 2.8

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#54423B · ΔE 2.9

Tucker Chocolate

#4A403E · ΔE 3.0

Brownstone

#4E433D · ΔE 3.0

Incense Stick

#584744 · ΔE 3.2

Mink

#52443C · ΔE 3.5

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#493A33 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #50403D?

#50403D is Plum Grove, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #50403D warm or cool?

Plum Grove reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plum Grove?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Grove?

Plum Grove 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 Plum Grove?

You can download Plum Grove 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 Plum Grove?

The hex code is #50403D. In RGB it's 80, 64, 61, and in HSL it's 9°, 13%, 28%.

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