REDS

Dame Margaret

#553F39

RGB 85, 63, 57 · HSL 13°, 20%, 28% · CMYK 0, 26, 33, 67

Dame Margaret is #553F39 in HEX — rgb(85, 63, 57), hsl(13°, 20%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 33%, 67%).

Dame Margaret pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 20%, 28%. 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#553F39

RGB85, 63, 57

HSL13°, 20%, 28%

HSV13°, 33%, 33%

CMYK0, 26, 33, 67

Decimal5586745

CSS RGBrgb(85, 63, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 20%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dame Margaret K-1160

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Barista AF-175

ΔE 2.1 · #59433B

Sherwin-Williams

Otter SW6041

ΔE 2.3 · #56433B

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 2.4 · #58423F

Dulux

Chocolate Souffle S10B9

ΔE 2.6 · #503D34

Behr

Chocolate Sparkle 770B-7

ΔE 3 · #503A31

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 3.5 · #4E3B31

PPG

Racy Raisin 16-24

ΔE 3.9 · #574642

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 4.1 · #5E463C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.5 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.5 · #53453C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 4.6 · #4D403B

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 5.4 · #473633

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.8 · #534644

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 5.8 · #53372C

Valspar

Cabin Plank 2011-10

ΔE 7 · #5F4F48

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

#553F39

#394F56

Analogous

#563941

#553F39

#564E39

Triadic

#553F39

#39563F

#3F3956

Split-Complementary

#553F39

#39564E

#394156

Tetradic

#553F39

#415639

#394F56

#4E3956

Monochromatic

#0F0B0A

#281D1B

#553F39

#846158

#A9887E

Rectangle

#553F39

#4F5639

#394F56

#3F3956

Compound

#553F39

#564E39

#394F56

#394156

Variations

Lighter

#826056

#A4867E

#C8BAB6

Darker

#45322D

#30221F

#1C1412

Saturation

#4C4543

#563F39

#722F1D

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

9.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#553F39

#4A4739

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#553F39

#43433A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#553F39

#553F40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dame Margaret 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

#7F5C46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#553F39

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C616A

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.

#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: #553F39;

CSS — background

background-color: #553F39;

CSS Variable

--color-dame-margaret: #553F39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dame-margaret': '#553F39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#553F39] text-[#553F39]

SCSS

$dame-margaret: #553F39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553F39?

#553F39 is Dame Margaret, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #553F39 warm or cool?

Dame Margaret reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dame Margaret?

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

What colors pair well with Dame Margaret?

Dame Margaret 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 Dame Margaret?

You can download Dame Margaret 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 Dame Margaret?

The hex code is #553F39. In RGB it's 85, 63, 57, and in HSL it's 13°, 20%, 28%.

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