REDS

Van Cleef

#523936

RGB 82, 57, 54 · HSL 6°, 21%, 27% · CMYK 0, 30, 34, 68

Van Cleef is #523936 in HEX — rgb(82, 57, 54), hsl(6°, 21%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 34%, 68%).

Van Cleef pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 21%, 27%. 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#523936

RGB82, 57, 54

HSL6°, 21%, 27%

HSV6°, 34%, 32%

CMYK0, 30, 34, 68

Decimal5388598

CSS RGBrgb(82, 57, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 21%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Horse S-G-770

ΔE 1.9 · #4F3631

Dulux

Vixen S05C8

ΔE 2.2 · #573C37

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 3 · #573E3E

Vista Paint

Dame Margaret K-1160

ΔE 3.2 · #553F39

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 3.6 · #593936

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 3.8 · #583F40

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 4 · #58423F

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 4.5 · #473633

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 4.8 · #45322E

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 5.7 · #473933

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 5.7 · #604344

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 5.7 · #53372C

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 6.4 · #563940

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 6.8 · #5E463C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 7.4 · #5D3B42

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7.4 · #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

#523936

#365053

Analogous

#533642

#523936

#534836

Triadic

#523936

#365339

#393653

Split-Complementary

#523936

#365348

#364253

Tetradic

#523936

#425336

#365053

#483653

Monochromatic

#0F0B0A

#251918

#523936

#825955

#A87F7A

Rectangle

#523936

#505336

#365053

#393653

Compound

#523936

#534836

#365053

#364253

Variations

Lighter

#805854

#A37F7B

#C7B6B4

Darker

#432D2B

#2F1F1D

#1B1211

Saturation

#494141

#533936

#6F241B

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

10.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#523936

#454336

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#523936

#3E3E36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#523936

#52393B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Van Cleef 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

#7D5744

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#523936

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A5C68

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.

#2C4649

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: #523936;

CSS — background

background-color: #523936;

CSS Variable

--color-van-cleef: #523936;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'van-cleef': '#523936' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#523936] text-[#523936]

SCSS

$van-cleef: #523936;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #523936?

#523936 is Van Cleef, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #523936 warm or cool?

Van Cleef reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Van Cleef?

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

What colors pair well with Van Cleef?

Van Cleef 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 Van Cleef?

You can download Van Cleef 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 Van Cleef?

The hex code is #523936. In RGB it's 82, 57, 54, and in HSL it's 6°, 21%, 27%.

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