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Concord Grape

#523A46

RGB 82, 58, 70 · HSL 330°, 17%, 27% · CMYK 0, 29, 15, 68

Concord Grape is #523A46 in HEX — rgb(82, 58, 70), hsl(330°, 17%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 15%, 68%).

Concord Grape pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 17%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#523A46

RGB82, 58, 70

HSL330°, 17%, 27%

HSV330°, 29%, 32%

CMYK0, 29, 15, 68

Decimal5388870

CSS RGBrgb(82, 58, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 17%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

Exact match

Dulux

Ritual Experience S47C9

ΔE 1.6 · #533845

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 2.2 · #4C3641

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

ΔE 2.2 · #543D46

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

ΔE 2.2 · #573F4A

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 3.2 · #533640

Valspar

Perfect Plum 1011-7

ΔE 3.8 · #5B3C47

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 4.3 · #5C4450

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.7 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.1 · #4D3E45

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 5.5 · #593C50

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.6 · #503C50

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.3 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.2 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 11.3 · #403A3A

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 13.4 · #392A27

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#523A46

#395145

Analogous

#513951

#523A46

#513939

Triadic

#523A46

#455139

#394551

Split-Complementary

#523A46

#395139

#395151

Tetradic

#523A46

#515139

#395145

#393951

Monochromatic

#0F0B0D

#24191F

#523A46

#7D596B

#A47F91

Rectangle

#523A46

#514539

#395145

#394551

Compound

#523A46

#513939

#395145

#395151

Variations

Lighter

#7C586A

#9F7F8F

#C6B6BE

Darker

#412D37

#2D1F26

#1A1216

Saturation

#484145

#513945

#6D1D45

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.23:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#523A46

#444446

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#523A46

#3F3F45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#523A46

#513D3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Concord Grape strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#7D5850

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#523A46

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A5D74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#2C493B

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: #523A46;

CSS — background

background-color: #523A46;

CSS Variable

--color-concord-grape: #523A46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'concord-grape': '#523A46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#523A46] text-[#523A46]

SCSS

$concord-grape: #523A46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #523A46?

#523A46 is Concord Grape, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #523A46 warm or cool?

Concord Grape reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Concord Grape?

Concord Grape works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Concord Grape?

Concord Grape pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Concord Grape?

You can download Concord Grape 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 Concord Grape?

The hex code is #523A46. In RGB it's 82, 58, 70, and in HSL it's 330°, 17%, 27%.

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