REDS

Maroon Oak

#520C17

RGB 82, 12, 23 · HSL 351°, 74%, 18% · CMYK 0, 85, 72, 68

Maroon Oak is #520C17 in HEX — rgb(82, 12, 23), hsl(351°, 74%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 72%, 68%).

Maroon Oak pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 74%, 18%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#520C17

RGB82, 12, 23

HSL351°, 74%, 18%

HSV351°, 85%, 32%

CMYK0, 85, 72, 68

Decimal5377047

CSS RGBrgb(82, 12, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 74%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Wine Red 3005

ΔE 8.2 · #5E2129

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9.7 · #67272A

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 10.6 · #6A191B

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 11.2 · #692B2B

Behr

Florence Red BXC-76

ΔE 11.3 · #652732

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 12.1 · #722933

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 13.4 · #682F34

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 13.5 · #4F2318

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 15.2 · #7E2A37

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 16.4 · #763839

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 16.8 · #7E3738

Hallman-Lindsay

Fruitful Orchard 101

ΔE 17.8 · #773B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 18.3 · #763B42

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 19.5 · #813E45

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 22.8 · #6D4247

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 25.7 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#520C17

#0C5046

Analogous

#500C38

#520C17

#50240C

Triadic

#520C17

#16500C

#0C1650

Split-Complementary

#520C17

#0C5024

#0C3850

Tetradic

#520C17

#38500C

#0C5046

#240C50

Monochromatic

#160306

#520C17

#921629

#D5203B

Rectangle

#520C17

#50460C

#0C5046

#0C1650

Compound

#520C17

#50240C

#0C5046

#0C3850

Variations

Lighter

#99172A

#D0334A

#DC909B

Darker

#410811

#2E050B

#1B0206

Saturation

#382427

#500C16

#560612

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

14.75:1

AAA

vs Black

1.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#520C17

#373214

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#520C17

#242416

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#520C17

#511217

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Maroon Oak 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

#7D362C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#520C17

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A3B51

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#114B42

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #520C17;

CSS — background

background-color: #520C17;

CSS Variable

--color-maroon-oak: #520C17;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maroon-oak': '#520C17' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#520C17] text-[#520C17]

SCSS

$maroon-oak: #520C17;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #520C17?

#520C17 is Maroon Oak, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #520C17 warm or cool?

Maroon Oak reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Maroon Oak?

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

What colors pair well with Maroon Oak?

Maroon Oak 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 Maroon Oak?

You can download Maroon Oak 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 Maroon Oak?

The hex code is #520C17. In RGB it's 82, 12, 23, and in HSL it's 351°, 74%, 18%.

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