REDS

Nectar of the Gods

#513439

RGB 81, 52, 57 · HSL 350°, 22%, 26% · CMYK 0, 36, 30, 68

Nectar of the Gods is #513439 in HEX — rgb(81, 52, 57), hsl(350°, 22%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 30%, 68%).

Nectar of the Gods pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 22%, 26%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#513439

RGB81, 52, 57

HSL350°, 22%, 26%

HSV350°, 36%, 32%

CMYK0, 36, 30, 68

Decimal5321785

CSS RGBrgb(81, 52, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 22%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Manzanita 700B-7

ΔE 0.8 · #523539

Dulux

Port Glow S01C9

ΔE 1.8 · #54383C

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 2.6 · #563940

Sherwin-Williams

Merlot SW2704

ΔE 2.6 · #51323B

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 4.3 · #563135

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 4.4 · #5D3B42

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 4.6 · #593843

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 5 · #463234

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.2 · #583F40

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 5.4 · #553F44

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 5.7 · #604046

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 7.4 · #45322E

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 7.4 · #473633

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 9.2 · #69444F

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.2 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#513439

#34514C

Analogous

#513447

#513439

#513D34

Triadic

#513439

#395134

#343951

Split-Complementary

#513439

#34513D

#344751

Tetradic

#513439

#475134

#34514C

#3D3451

Monochromatic

#100A0B

#221618

#513439

#805259

#A7767E

Rectangle

#513439

#514C34

#34514C

#343951

Compound

#513439

#513D34

#34514C

#344751

Variations

Lighter

#7F5159

#A37980

#C7B3B6

Darker

#41292D

#2D1C1F

#1B1012

Saturation

#473E3F

#513439

#6B1A27

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

11.05:1

AAA

vs Black

1.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#513439

#424039

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#513439

#3A3A38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#513439

#503637

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Nectar of the Gods 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

#7C5446

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#513439

Daylight 5500K

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

#69596A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2A4642

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: #513439;

CSS — background

background-color: #513439;

CSS Variable

--color-nectar-of-the-gods: #513439;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nectar-of-the-gods': '#513439' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#513439] text-[#513439]

SCSS

$nectar-of-the-gods: #513439;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #513439?

#513439 is Nectar of the Gods, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #513439 warm or cool?

Nectar of the Gods reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nectar of the Gods?

Nectar of the Gods works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Nectar of the Gods?

Nectar of the Gods 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 Nectar of the Gods?

You can download Nectar of the Gods 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 Nectar of the Gods?

The hex code is #513439. In RGB it's 81, 52, 57, and in HSL it's 350°, 22%, 26%.

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