REDS

Port Glow

#54383C

RGB 84, 56, 60 · HSL 351°, 20%, 27% · CMYK 0, 33, 29, 67

Port Glow is #54383C in HEX — rgb(84, 56, 60), hsl(351°, 20%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 29%, 67%).

Port Glow pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 20%, 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#54383C

RGB84, 56, 60

HSL351°, 20%, 27%

HSV351°, 33%, 33%

CMYK0, 33, 29, 67

Decimal5519420

CSS RGBrgb(84, 56, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 20%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Port Glow S01C9

Exact match

Behr

Wild Manzanita 700B-7

ΔE 1.3 · #523539

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 2 · #563940

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 3.5 · #573E3E

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 3.5 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 3.8 · #5D3B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 4 · #553F44

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 4.4 · #604046

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

ΔE 4.7 · #543D46

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 5.1 · #563135

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 5.2 · #593936

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 6.9 · #4D3E45

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 7.4 · #45322E

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 7.7 · #654846

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.7 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.8 · #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

#54383C

#37534E

Analogous

#533749

#54383C

#534137

Triadic

#54383C

#3B5337

#373B53

Split-Complementary

#54383C

#375341

#374953

Tetradic

#54383C

#495337

#37534E

#413753

Monochromatic

#0F0A0B

#25181A

#54383C

#81565C

#A77B82

Rectangle

#54383C

#534E37

#37534E

#373B53

Compound

#54383C

#534137

#37534E

#374953

Variations

Lighter

#7F555B

#A27C82

#C7B5B7

Darker

#432C2F

#2E1E20

#1B1112

Saturation

#494142

#53373B

#6E1C28

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

10.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.01:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#54383C

#45433C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54383C

#3E3E3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54383C

#53393A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Port Glow 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

#7E5748

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54383C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C5C6C

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.

#2C4945

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: #54383C;

CSS — background

background-color: #54383C;

CSS Variable

--color-port-glow: #54383C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'port-glow': '#54383C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54383C] text-[#54383C]

SCSS

$port-glow: #54383C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54383C?

#54383C is Port Glow, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #54383C warm or cool?

Port Glow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Port Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Port Glow?

Port Glow 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 Port Glow?

You can download Port Glow 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 Port Glow?

The hex code is #54383C. In RGB it's 84, 56, 60, and in HSL it's 351°, 20%, 27%.

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