REDS

Classic Brown

#583732

RGB 88, 55, 50 · HSL 8°, 28%, 27% · CMYK 0, 37, 43, 65

Classic Brown is #583732 in HEX — rgb(88, 55, 50), hsl(8°, 28%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 43%, 65%).

Classic Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 28%, 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#583732

RGB88, 55, 50

HSL8°, 28%, 27%

HSV8°, 43%, 35%

CMYK0, 37, 43, 65

Decimal5781298

CSS RGBrgb(88, 55, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 28%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Brown BXC-45

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 1.7 · #593936

Dulux

American Mahogany S05D9

ΔE 2.2 · #52342F

Sherwin-Williams

Arresting Auburn SW6034

ΔE 2.2 · #5A3532

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 3.9 · #633D38

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 4.2 · #53372C

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 4.7 · #633A34

Vista Paint

Otis Madeira C-1450

ΔE 4.9 · #60423E

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 5.1 · #60393B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 6.8 · #6B443D

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.8 · #583F40

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 6.9 · #604344

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.9 · #6A443B

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 7.1 · #653A3E

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 7.9 · #5D3B42

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.5 · #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

#583732

#325358

Analogous

#583240

#583732

#584A32

Triadic

#583732

#325837

#373258

Split-Complementary

#583732

#32584A

#324058

Tetradic

#583732

#405832

#325358

#4A3258

Monochromatic

#100A09

#271816

#583732

#89554D

#B07B73

Rectangle

#583732

#535832

#325358

#373258

Compound

#583732

#584A32

#325358

#324058

Variations

Lighter

#88544C

#AA7C75

#CBB4B1

Darker

#472B27

#321D1A

#1D110F

Saturation

#4B413F

#583732

#712519

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

10.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.01:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#583732

#484431

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#583732

#3E3E33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#583732

#573739

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Classic 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

#815641

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#583732

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F5B65

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.

#2C4549

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: #583732;

CSS — background

background-color: #583732;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-brown: #583732;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-brown': '#583732' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#583732] text-[#583732]

SCSS

$classic-brown: #583732;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #583732?

#583732 is Classic Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #583732 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Brown?

Classic 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 Classic Brown?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Brown?

The hex code is #583732. In RGB it's 88, 55, 50, and in HSL it's 8°, 28%, 27%.

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