REDS

Royal Iris

#553E42

RGB 85, 62, 66 · HSL 350°, 16%, 29% · CMYK 0, 27, 22, 67

Royal Iris is #553E42 in HEX — rgb(85, 62, 66), hsl(350°, 16%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 22%, 67%).

Royal Iris pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 16%, 29%. 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#553E42

RGB85, 62, 66

HSL350°, 16%, 29%

HSV350°, 27%, 33%

CMYK0, 27, 22, 67

Decimal5586498

CSS RGBrgb(85, 62, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 16%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 0.9 · #553F44

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 1.9 · #523F43

Dulux

Charred Chocolate S02A8

ΔE 2 · #553B3E

Behr

Painted Leather 710B-6

ΔE 2.2 · #594346

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 2.3 · #583F40

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 2.8 · #573E3E

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 3.6 · #563940

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.4 · #4D3E45

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 4.5 · #604344

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 4.6 · #58423F

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 5.2 · #55474A

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 5.4 · #5D3B42

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 5.8 · #5F4947

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 8 · #45322E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 9 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.8 · #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

#553E42

#3E5652

Analogous

#563E4E

#553E42

#56463E

Triadic

#553E42

#42563E

#3E4256

Split-Complementary

#553E42

#3E5646

#3E4E56

Tetradic

#553E42

#4E563E

#3E5652

#463E56

Monochromatic

#0F0B0B

#291E20

#553E42

#825E64

#A7868B

Rectangle

#553E42

#56523E

#3E5652

#3E4256

Compound

#553E42

#56463E

#3E5652

#3E4E56

Variations

Lighter

#805D62

#A18489

#C7B9BB

Darker

#453135

#302224

#1C1315

Saturation

#4D4648

#563E42

#751F2D

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

9.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#553E42

#484742

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#553E42

#434341

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#553E42

#543F40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Royal Iris 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

#7F5B4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#553E42

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6071

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.

#2F4F49

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: #553E42;

CSS — background

background-color: #553E42;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-iris: #553E42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-iris': '#553E42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#553E42] text-[#553E42]

SCSS

$royal-iris: #553E42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553E42?

#553E42 is Royal Iris, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #553E42 warm or cool?

Royal Iris reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Royal Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Iris?

Royal Iris 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 Royal Iris?

You can download Royal Iris 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 Royal Iris?

The hex code is #553E42. In RGB it's 85, 62, 66, and in HSL it's 350°, 16%, 29%.

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