REDS

Magenta Ink

#513D3C

RGB 81, 61, 60 · HSL 3°, 15%, 28% · CMYK 0, 25, 26, 68

Magenta Ink is #513D3C in HEX — rgb(81, 61, 60), hsl(3°, 15%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 26%, 68%).

Magenta Ink pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 15%, 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#513D3C
RGB81, 61, 60
HSL3°, 15%, 28%
HSV3°, 26%, 32%
CMYK0, 25, 26, 68
Decimal5324092
CSS RGBrgb(81, 61, 60)
CSS HSLhsl(3, 15%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 1.8 · #4D3C3C

Dulux

Blackberry Burgundy S02A9

ΔE 2.3 · #4C3838

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 2.8 · #58423F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 2.9 · #583F40

Behr

Divine Wine PPU1-2

ΔE 3.2 · #583E3F

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 3.4 · #523F43

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 3.9 · #473633

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 4 · #553F44

Benjamin Moore

Mississippi 2114-20

ΔE 4.1 · #53443F

PPG

Racy Raisin 16-24

ΔE 4.2 · #574642

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 4.5 · #493C3F

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.7 · #534644

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 5.4 · #5F4947

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 5.5 · #45322E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.2 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.5 · #53372C

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

#513D3C
#3D5152

Analogous

#523D46
#513D3C
#52483D

Triadic

#513D3C
#3D523E
#3E3D52

Split-Complementary

#513D3C
#3D5248
#3D4652

Tetradic

#513D3C
#46523D
#3D5152
#483D52

Monochromatic

#0F0B0B
#261D1C
#513D3C
#7E5F5D
#A48584

Rectangle

#513D3C
#51523D
#3D5152
#3E3D52

Compound

#513D3C
#52483D
#3D5152
#3D4652

Variations

Lighter

#7C5E5C
#9F8483
#C5B9B8

Darker

#423130
#2E2121
#1B1313

Saturation

#4B4544
#523E3D
#70221E

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)

Aa

vs White

10.08:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#513D3C
#47443C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#513D3C
#41413C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#513D3C
#513D3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Magenta Ink 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

#7C5A48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#513D3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#695F6C

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.

#2E4A4C

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

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: #513D3C;
CSS — background 
background-color: #513D3C;
CSS Variable 
--color-magenta-ink: #513D3C;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'magenta-ink': '#513D3C' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#513D3C] text-[#513D3C]
SCSS 
$magenta-ink: #513D3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #513D3C?

#513D3C is Magenta Ink, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #513D3C warm or cool?

Magenta Ink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Magenta Ink?

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

What colors pair well with Magenta Ink?

Magenta Ink 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 Magenta Ink?

You can download Magenta Ink 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 Magenta Ink?

The hex code is #513D3C. In RGB it's 81, 61, 60, and in HSL it's 3°, 15%, 28%.

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