REDS

Japanese Wineberry

#522C35

RGB 82, 44, 53 · HSL 346°, 30%, 25% · CMYK 0, 46, 35, 68

Japanese Wineberry is #522C35 in HEX — rgb(82, 44, 53), hsl(346°, 30%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 35%, 68%).

Japanese Wineberry pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 30%, 25%. 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#522C35

RGB82, 44, 53

HSL346°, 30%, 25%

HSV346°, 46%, 32%

CMYK0, 46, 35, 68

Decimal5385269

CSS RGBrgb(82, 44, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 30%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tawny Port S-G-730

ΔE 1.2 · #522E36

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 3.6 · #563135

Sherwin-Williams

Merlot SW2704

ΔE 4 · #51323B

Vista Paint

Kung Fu C-108

ΔE 5.4 · #60373E

Dulux

Red Vine S01D9

ΔE 5.8 · #5F383D

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 6.4 · #5D3B42

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 6.5 · #563940

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 6.6 · #593030

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 7 · #643B42

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 8.6 · #604046

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 9.4 · #4A192C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 10.4 · #69444F

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 12.1 · #473633

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 13 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15.1 · #67272A

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

#522C35

#2D534A

Analogous

#532D49

#522C35

#53372D

Triadic

#522C35

#36532D

#2D3653

Split-Complementary

#522C35

#2D5337

#2D4953

Tetradic

#522C35

#49532D

#2D534A

#372D53

Monochromatic

#11090B

#211215

#522C35

#854756

#AF6A7A

Rectangle

#522C35

#534A2D

#2D534A

#2D3653

Compound

#522C35

#53372D

#2D534A

#2D4953

Variations

Lighter

#854756

#AA6F7D

#CAAEB5

Darker

#43232A

#2F171D

#1B0D11

Saturation

#453A3D

#532D36

#69162A

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

11.86:1

AAA

vs Black

1.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#522C35

#3F3D34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#522C35

#353534

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#522C35

#512F30

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Japanese Wineberry 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

#7D4E43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#522C35

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A5367

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#28443E

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: #522C35;

CSS — background

background-color: #522C35;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-wineberry: #522C35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-wineberry': '#522C35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#522C35] text-[#522C35]

SCSS

$japanese-wineberry: #522C35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #522C35?

#522C35 is Japanese Wineberry, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #522C35 warm or cool?

Japanese Wineberry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Japanese Wineberry?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Wineberry?

Japanese Wineberry 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 Japanese Wineberry?

You can download Japanese Wineberry 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 Japanese Wineberry?

The hex code is #522C35. In RGB it's 82, 44, 53, and in HSL it's 346°, 30%, 25%.

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