REDS

Laurel Nut Brown

#55403E

RGB 85, 64, 62 · HSL 5°, 16%, 29% · CMYK 0, 25, 27, 67

Laurel Nut Brown is #55403E in HEX — rgb(85, 64, 62), hsl(5°, 16%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 27%, 67%).

Laurel Nut Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 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#55403E

RGB85, 64, 62

HSL5°, 16%, 29%

HSV5°, 27%, 33%

CMYK0, 25, 27, 67

Decimal5587006

CSS RGBrgb(85, 64, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 16%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 1.2 · #58423F

Dulux

Sweet Chocolate S04B8

ΔE 2.2 · #52413D

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 2.2 · #573E3E

Behr

Coffee Beans N150-6

ΔE 2.4 · #5B4542

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 2.5 · #583F40

Vista Paint

Dame Margaret K-1160

ΔE 2.7 · #553F39

PPG

Racy Raisin 16-24

ΔE 3.1 · #574642

Benjamin Moore

Espresso CSP-390

ΔE 3.4 · #55433C

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 4 · #5F4947

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 4.2 · #4D403B

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.3 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 5.2 · #473633

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.4 · #53453C

Valspar

Black Raisin 4002-2C

ΔE 5.6 · #514745

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 5.7 · #4E3B31

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.2 · #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

#55403E

#3E5456

Analogous

#563E48

#55403E

#564C3E

Triadic

#55403E

#3E5640

#403E56

Split-Complementary

#55403E

#3E564C

#3E4856

Tetradic

#55403E

#48563E

#3E5456

#4C3E56

Monochromatic

#0F0B0B

#291F1E

#55403E

#82615E

#A78986

Rectangle

#55403E

#54563E

#3E5456

#403E56

Compound

#55403E

#564C3E

#3E5456

#3E4856

Variations

Lighter

#805F5D

#A18684

#C7BAB9

Darker

#453331

#302322

#1C1413

Saturation

#4D4746

#56403E

#75261F

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

9.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#55403E

#4A483E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55403E

#44443E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55403E

#554041

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Laurel Nut Brown 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

#7F5D4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55403E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C626E

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.

#2F4C4F

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: #55403E;

CSS — background

background-color: #55403E;

CSS Variable

--color-laurel-nut-brown: #55403E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laurel-nut-brown': '#55403E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55403E] text-[#55403E]

SCSS

$laurel-nut-brown: #55403E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55403E?

#55403E is Laurel Nut Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #55403E warm or cool?

Laurel Nut Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Laurel Nut Brown?

Laurel Nut Brown works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Laurel Nut Brown?

Laurel Nut Brown 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 Laurel Nut Brown?

You can download Laurel Nut Brown 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 Laurel Nut Brown?

The hex code is #55403E. In RGB it's 85, 64, 62, and in HSL it's 5°, 16%, 29%.

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