REDS

Beauport Aubergine

#523F43

RGB 82, 63, 67 · HSL 347°, 13%, 28% · CMYK 0, 23, 18, 68

Beauport Aubergine is #523F43 in HEX — rgb(82, 63, 67), hsl(347°, 13%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 18%, 68%).

Beauport Aubergine pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 13%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#523F43

RGB82, 63, 67

HSL347°, 13%, 28%

HSV347°, 23%, 32%

CMYK0, 23, 18, 68

Decimal5390147

CSS RGBrgb(82, 63, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 13%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

Exact match

Behr

Black Raspberry HDC-FL14-9

ΔE 1.5 · #544247

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 1.5 · #553F44

Dulux

Requiem S48A8

ΔE 2.4 · #4E3F45

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 2.9 · #4D3E45

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 3.1 · #4D3C3C

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 3.4 · #493C3F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 3.7 · #583F40

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 3.8 · #55474A

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 3.8 · #5A484B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 5 · #50414C

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 5 · #58423F

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 6 · #5F4947

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 7.4 · #403A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.5 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.1 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#523F43

#3E514D

Analogous

#513E4B

#523F43

#51433E

Triadic

#523F43

#42513E

#3E4251

Split-Complementary

#523F43

#3E5143

#3E4B51

Tetradic

#523F43

#4B513E

#3E514D

#433E51

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#251D1F

#523F43

#7C5F66

#A2868C

Rectangle

#523F43

#514D3E

#3E514D

#3E4251

Compound

#523F43

#51433E

#3E514D

#3E4B51

Variations

Lighter

#7A5E64

#9D858A

#C5B9BB

Darker

#413135

#2D2224

#1A1315

Saturation

#4A4546

#513E42

#701F31

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

9.76:1

AAA

vs Black

2.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#523F43

#474643

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#523F43

#434342

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#523F43

#514041

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Beauport Aubergine 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

#7D5C4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#523F43

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A6172

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2E4C45

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: #523F43;

CSS — background

background-color: #523F43;

CSS Variable

--color-beauport-aubergine: #523F43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beauport-aubergine': '#523F43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#523F43] text-[#523F43]

SCSS

$beauport-aubergine: #523F43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #523F43?

#523F43 is Beauport Aubergine, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #523F43 warm or cool?

Beauport Aubergine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beauport Aubergine?

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

What colors pair well with Beauport Aubergine?

Beauport Aubergine 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 Beauport Aubergine?

You can download Beauport Aubergine 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 Beauport Aubergine?

The hex code is #523F43. In RGB it's 82, 63, 67, and in HSL it's 347°, 13%, 28%.

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