REDS

Mayan Red

#563234

RGB 86, 50, 52 · HSL 357°, 26%, 27% · CMYK 0, 42, 40, 66

Mayan Red is #563234 in HEX — rgb(86, 50, 52), hsl(357°, 26%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 40%, 66%).

Mayan Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 26%, 27%. 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#563234

RGB86, 50, 52

HSL357°, 26%, 27%

HSV357°, 42%, 34%

CMYK0, 42, 40, 66

Decimal5648948

CSS RGBrgb(86, 50, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 26%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mayan Red 190F-7

Exact match

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 1.3 · #563135

Dulux

Warmed Wine S02D9

ΔE 2.6 · #5C383A

Sherwin-Williams

Sommelier SW7595

ΔE 3.2 · #5D3736

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 3.2 · #593030

Vista Paint

Kung Fu C-108

ΔE 4.6 · #60373E

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 5.3 · #5D3B42

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 5.4 · #653A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 5.8 · #643B42

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 6.9 · #604046

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7 · #633A34

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.2 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.4 · #53372C

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 9.5 · #654846

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 9.6 · #473633

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 13.4 · #53453C

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

#563234

#335755

Analogous

#573347

#563234

#574333

Triadic

#563234

#355733

#333557

Split-Complementary

#563234

#335743

#334757

Tetradic

#563234

#475733

#335755

#433357

Monochromatic

#10090A

#271717

#563234

#874F52

#AE7578

Rectangle

#563234

#575533

#335755

#333557

Compound

#563234

#574333

#335755

#334757

Variations

Lighter

#864E51

#A87779

#CAB2B3

Darker

#46282A

#311B1C

#1D0F10

Saturation

#4A3F40

#573335

#70191E

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

11.04:1

AAA

vs Black

1.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#563234

#444133

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#563234

#3A3A34

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#563234

#553335

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mayan Red 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

#805242

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#563234

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D5766

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#2C4948

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: #563234;

CSS — background

background-color: #563234;

CSS Variable

--color-mayan-red: #563234;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mayan-red': '#563234' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#563234] text-[#563234]

SCSS

$mayan-red: #563234;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #563234?

#563234 is Mayan Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #563234 warm or cool?

Mayan Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mayan Red?

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

What colors pair well with Mayan Red?

Mayan Red 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 Mayan Red?

You can download Mayan Red 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 Mayan Red?

The hex code is #563234. In RGB it's 86, 50, 52, and in HSL it's 357°, 26%, 27%.

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