REDS

Royal Brown

#523B35

RGB 82, 59, 53 · HSL 12°, 21%, 26% · CMYK 0, 28, 35, 68

Royal Brown is #523B35 in HEX — rgb(82, 59, 53), hsl(12°, 21%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 35%, 68%).

Royal Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 21%, 26%. 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#523B35

RGB82, 59, 53

HSL12°, 21%, 26%

HSV12°, 35%, 32%

CMYK0, 28, 35, 68

Decimal5389109

CSS RGBrgb(82, 59, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 21%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Button Eyes S06C9

ΔE 1.3 · #4F3932

Vista Paint

Dame Margaret K-1160

ΔE 1.7 · #553F39

Behr

Chocolate Coco S-G-760

ΔE 1.9 · #4E3931

Benjamin Moore

Tudor HC-185

ΔE 2.6 · #503B31

Sherwin-Williams

Turkish Coffee SW6076

ΔE 2.6 · #4D3930

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 3.1 · #4E3B31

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 3.7 · #58423F

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 4.6 · #473633

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 4.8 · #473933

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 4.8 · #53372C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.9 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 5.3 · #5E463C

PPG

Racy Raisin 16-24

ΔE 5.5 · #574642

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.8 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 7.1 · #534644

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 8 · #493C3F

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

#523B35

#344B50

Analogous

#50343D

#523B35

#504834

Triadic

#523B35

#34503A

#3A3450

Split-Complementary

#523B35

#345048

#343D50

Tetradic

#523B35

#3D5034

#344B50

#483450

Monochromatic

#0F0B0A

#221916

#523B35

#7F5B53

#A68177

Rectangle

#523B35

#4B5034

#344B50

#3A3450

Compound

#523B35

#504834

#344B50

#343D50

Variations

Lighter

#7E5B52

#A2827A

#C7B7B3

Darker

#412E29

#2D1F1C

#1A1210

Saturation

#46403E

#503A34

#6A2A1A

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

10.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.04:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#523B35

#474335

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#523B35

#404036

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#523B35

#523B3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Royal Brown 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

#7D5943

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#523B35

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A5E67

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.

#2A4146

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: #523B35;

CSS — background

background-color: #523B35;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-brown: #523B35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-brown': '#523B35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#523B35] text-[#523B35]

SCSS

$royal-brown: #523B35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #523B35?

#523B35 is Royal Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #523B35 warm or cool?

Royal Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Royal Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Brown?

Royal Brown 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 Royal Brown?

You can download Royal Brown 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 Royal Brown?

The hex code is #523B35. In RGB it's 82, 59, 53, and in HSL it's 12°, 21%, 26%.

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