NEUTRALS

Vintage Wine

#544649

RGB 84, 70, 73 · HSL 347°, 9%, 30% · CMYK 0, 17, 13, 67

Vintage Wine is #544649 in HEX — rgb(84, 70, 73), hsl(347°, 9%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 13%, 67%).

Vintage Wine pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 347°, 9%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#544649

RGB84, 70, 73

HSL347°, 9%, 30%

HSV347°, 17%, 33%

CMYK0, 17, 13, 67

Decimal5523017

CSS RGBrgb(84, 70, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 9%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vintage2116-20

ΔE 0.4 · #55474A

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PPG

Black Walnut1014-7

ΔE 1.9 · #554747

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Behr

FolklorePPU1-1

ΔE 1.9 · #564447

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Dulux

Wizard's SpellS48A7

ΔE 2.1 · #594B4E

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Sherwin-Williams

Plum BrownSW6272

ΔE 2.5 · #4E4247

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Farrow & Ball

Mahogany36

ΔE 3.2 · #534644

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Vista Paint

Beauport AubergineC-1384

ΔE 3.5 · #523F43

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Valspar

Black Raisin4002-2C

ΔE 3.6 · #514745

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Kilz

MulberryRA100-02

ΔE 3.7 · #564A52

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Dunn-Edwards

MolassesDE6399

ΔE 4 · #574A47

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IKEA

IKEA160160

ΔE 4.2 · #4D3E45

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Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Auberginehistoric-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 4.5 · #553F44

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Kobra

Red17

ΔE 5.9 · #583F40

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RAL

Grey Brown8019

ΔE 7.4 · #403A3A

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Colorhouse

Nourish .05Nourish-05

ΔE 7.6 · #53453C

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Dutch Boy

Seal of GreyVS-9301

ΔE 8.7 · #575757

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#544649

#465350

Analogous

#53464F

#544649

#534A46

Triadic

#544649

#495346

#464953

Split-Complementary

#544649

#46534A

#464F53

Tetradic

#544649

#4F5346

#465350

#4A4653

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#2A2324

#544649

#7D686D

#A29094

Rectangle

#544649

#535046

#465350

#464953

Compound

#544649

#534A46

#465350

#464F53

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Vintage Wine run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1EEEF

Tint #CCC2C4

Tint #A79599

Tint #806B6F

Base #544649

Shade #473B3E

Shade #3A3133

Shade #2E2628

Shade #211C1D

Variations

Lighter

#7A666A

#9C8C8F

#C4BDBE

Darker

#43373A

#2E2628

#1B1617

Saturation

#4F4A4B

#534649

#762335

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.94:1

AAA

vs Black

2.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544649

#4C4B49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544649

#494949

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544649

#534747

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vintage Wine gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7E6152

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544649

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6676

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.

#31514A

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: #544649;

CSS — background

background-color: #544649;

CSS Variable

--color-vintage-wine: #544649;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vintage-wine': '#544649' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544649] text-[#544649]

SCSS

$vintage-wine: #544649;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544649?

#544649 is Vintage Wine, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #544649 warm or cool?

Vintage Wine reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vintage Wine?

Vintage Wine works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Vintage Wine?

Vintage Wine pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vintage Wine?

You can download Vintage Wine 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 Vintage Wine?

The hex code is #544649. In RGB it's 84, 70, 73, and in HSL it's 347°, 9%, 30%.

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