REDS

Choc Melt

#52423D

RGB 82, 66, 61 · HSL 14°, 15%, 28% · CMYK 0, 20, 26, 68

Choc Melt is #52423D in HEX — rgb(82, 66, 61), hsl(14°, 15%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 68%).

Choc Melt pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 15%, 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#52423D

RGB82, 66, 61

HSL14°, 15%, 28%

HSV14°, 26%, 32%

CMYK0, 20, 26, 68

Decimal5390909

CSS RGBrgb(82, 66, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 15%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Choc Melt S04A8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mississippi 2114-20

ΔE 0.9 · #53443F

Behr

Rave Raisin HDC-MD-13

ΔE 1.5 · #53453F

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 1.6 · #4E413C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 1.8 · #4D403B

PPG

French Toast 15-24

ΔE 2 · #544642

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 2.5 · #4D423C

Sherwin-Williams

Otter SW6041

ΔE 2.6 · #56433B

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 2.8 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 2.9 · #534644

Dunn-Edwards

Bear in Mind DE6042

ΔE 3.6 · #5B4A44

Valspar

Black Raisin 4002-2C

ΔE 3.9 · #514745

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.8 · #574C49

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 4.8 · #4E3B31

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.7 · #53372C

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

#52423D

#3D4D52

Analogous

#523D42

#52423D

#524C3D

Triadic

#52423D

#3D5242

#423D52

Split-Complementary

#52423D

#3D524C

#3D4252

Tetradic

#52423D

#42523D

#3D4D52

#4C3D52

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#261E1C

#52423D

#7E655D

#A48B84

Rectangle

#52423D

#4D523D

#3D4D52

#423D52

Compound

#52423D

#524C3D

#3D4D52

#3D4252

Variations

Lighter

#7C635C

#9F8983

#C5BBB8

Darker

#423430

#2E2421

#1B1513

Saturation

#4B4644

#52423D

#70321E

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

9.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#52423D

#4A483D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52423D

#45453E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52423D

#524243

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Choc Melt 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

#7D5E49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52423D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A636D

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.

#2E454C

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: #52423D;

CSS — background

background-color: #52423D;

CSS Variable

--color-choc-melt: #52423D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'choc-melt': '#52423D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52423D] text-[#52423D]

SCSS

$choc-melt: #52423D;

Similar Colors

Mississippi Mud

#52433E · ΔE 0.6

Espresso Bark

#54423B · ΔE 1.7

Oxford Brown

#4F423B · ΔE 1.9

Mink

#52443C · ΔE 2.1

Brownstone

#4E433D · ΔE 2.4

Incense Stick

#584744 · ΔE 2.7

Brown Sugar

#564942 · ΔE 3.2

Barista

#58423A · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52423D?

#52423D is Choc Melt, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #52423D warm or cool?

Choc Melt reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Choc Melt?

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

What colors pair well with Choc Melt?

Choc Melt 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 Choc Melt?

You can download Choc Melt 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 Choc Melt?

The hex code is #52423D. In RGB it's 82, 66, 61, and in HSL it's 14°, 15%, 28%.

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