REDS

Charred Chocolate

#553B3E

RGB 85, 59, 62 · HSL 353°, 18%, 28% · CMYK 0, 31, 27, 67

Charred Chocolate is #553B3E in HEX — rgb(85, 59, 62), hsl(353°, 18%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 27%, 67%).

Charred Chocolate pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 18%, 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#553B3E

RGB85, 59, 62

HSL353°, 18%, 28%

HSV353°, 31%, 33%

CMYK0, 31, 27, 67

Decimal5585726

CSS RGBrgb(85, 59, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 18%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Charred Chocolate S02A8

Exact match

Behr

Divine Wine PPU1-2

ΔE 1.8 · #583E3F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 2 · #583F40

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 2.2 · #573E3E

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 2.8 · #563940

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 2.9 · #553F44

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 3.7 · #523F43

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 4.2 · #604344

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 4.4 · #5D3B42

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 4.7 · #58423F

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 5.3 · #593936

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 6.1 · #4D3E45

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 6.5 · #5F4947

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 7.2 · #45322E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 9.4 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.5 · #53372C

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

#553B3E

#3B5451

Analogous

#543B4A

#553B3E

#54443B

Triadic

#553B3E

#3E543B

#3B3E54

Split-Complementary

#553B3E

#3B5444

#3B4A54

Tetradic

#553B3E

#4A543B

#3B5451

#443B54

Monochromatic

#0F0A0B

#271B1D

#553B3E

#815A5F

#A78185

Rectangle

#553B3E

#54513B

#3B5451

#3B3E54

Compound

#553B3E

#54443B

#3B5451

#3B4A54

Variations

Lighter

#80595D

#A28084

#C7B7B9

Darker

#442E31

#2F1F21

#1C1213

Saturation

#4B4444

#543B3E

#721D27

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

10.09:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#553B3E

#47453E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#553B3E

#40403E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#553B3E

#543C3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Charred Chocolate 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

#7F594A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#553B3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C5E6E

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.

#2E4C48

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: #553B3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #553B3E;

CSS Variable

--color-charred-chocolate: #553B3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charred-chocolate': '#553B3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#553B3E] text-[#553B3E]

SCSS

$charred-chocolate: #553B3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553B3E?

#553B3E is Charred Chocolate, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #553B3E warm or cool?

Charred Chocolate reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Charred Chocolate?

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

What colors pair well with Charred Chocolate?

Charred Chocolate 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 Charred Chocolate?

You can download Charred Chocolate 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 Charred Chocolate?

The hex code is #553B3E. In RGB it's 85, 59, 62, and in HSL it's 353°, 18%, 28%.

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